Used to be a loner
Combed the streets 
Drowning myself in the pain of me, myself and I
God and I could hear my tears
Pillows acted as sponges on heavy nights
Weariness of not being vulnerable and transparent in friendships
I was unwilling to get my heart torn to pieces, I suppose
No one, nowhere
Then I found them
Or maybe they found me
Adopted me with love in their hearts
Willing to embrace me with hugs and encouragement
Support
The shoulders I can cry on are always found
Bitter experiences become sweet to my soul
I breathe easy because of my true friends
I know I am blessed by God to share with them all
I know I am loved
I know I am valued
And I love and value them too

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