You gave me a chance

You listened to my words

As they danced across the page.

You enjoyed my thoughts

We talked about

Stories we’d read

And what I wanted to do later.

I’ll keep in touch I promise

But know you impacted my life so much

Even heard the “marriage” drama.

Well that “marriage” friend I had

Is no longer one and didn’t last

But that’s ok

Because you were still

One of the best people

In that year

When I needed a smile

And a reading teacher

To be there and cheer me on.