I don’t believe in strokes of luck
Or meetings, as if by chance
I don’t really believe in either
Everything is set in advance
It is rare one finds another
And forge a bond so strong
One can feel completely free
The other can do no wrong
One can watch the other smile
And want to smile along
One can safely bare a scar
And yet completely belong
One can share a dream or sorrow
Without the shame or regret
One can safely make mistakes
Knowing the other will forget
One can tell the other if it hurts
And be held until strong again
One can be a shield for the other
And yet there is no claim
One can safely talk of failings
And the other understands
One can ask for help no doubt
The other lends a hand
One can walk beside the other
Or one in front, the other behind
Whether standing near or far
Always together in mind
I don’t believe in chance or luck
To be naive, I don’t pretend
My demons play so well with yours
You must be an old friend
Elusive Silence 