I Have Found

Strangely, I have found

That in order to become understanding I have had to be grossly misunderstood.

And that these mundane chores turn into daily pleasures as we continue to do them together.

I have found that the ones who love us the least teach us everything about loving.

And that in a strangers hug hides a brother’s embrace.

I have found that if I hadn’t told, you would have to guess

the words to the song in my soul when you touch my face.

I found a surprising beauty in brokenness,

And In music, the most tender caress.

I have found that online friends are true, judging me not by my size zero jeans,

Allowing me the freedom to error, to misspell all these things.

I have found that letting go is a journey, a process that must be endured;

And forgiveness a gift, the balm by which many bruises are cured.

I have found that we have made memories of many good times,

Pillow fights, Friday nights, and air guitar

I have found that I would like to find the lost years,

but who can turn back time?

Strangely I have found,

that wholeness has more value, after many pieces lie on the floor.

And now,

Another year, another chance, I think we have been given more.

Glasses clink, and I stop to think how wonderful it is to grow.