Long Lost Friend

there was a time you made me smile
your presence made all time worthwhile
and when you left I still went on
to live my life while you were gone -

yet here again you're back my friend,
to share, to talk, to live again
though your past is full of pain
My care remains the same -

Please know that imperfection's mark
has left a bit of my soul dark -
and sometimes I cannot allow
the quirks that come through words outloud

yet always are my ears are hear
to listen to your darkest fears
and hopefully by being here
your cloudy life becomes so clear