Through Thick and Thin

We measure life through what time’s wrought

families, children, what we’ve gained

the joy and sadness that we’ve seen

and all the little things in between.

We reminisce about the years

and everything that’s brought us here,

all the moments we’ve been through

—to just say thanks would never do.

These gossamer ties by which we’re bound

can’t be described in words alone;

it’s in the love that we have shared

and in this friendship we have found.

© Ginny Brannan 2019

For my friend Karen on this, her birthday. There's no friendship quite like the one you've had since you were 5!
Image circa 1961 or '62