Five Minute Friday: Friend

Writing for five unedited minutes on the prompt “Friend” for Five Minute Friday.

Oh, my sweet daughter,

I hate to see your heart break.

Your friend, the one who writes you sparkly notes

the one who gives you hugs whenever you meet

the one who soothed you when another girl turned her back

snubbed you on the playground.

Yesterday you entered the car crying

no longer able to hold it in.

Dear one, you are only eight years old

and your heart has already broken twice

over the complicated nature of girl friendships.

How I understand.

I remember trying so hard

and falling down flat.

I remember

the mean looks, the whispers, the cold stares

from those who I thought cared.

I also remember

sometimes dishing out

what I didn’t want to receive.

I’m sorry to say

it’s only beginning.

But I also tell you:

You are not alone.

Jesus is always at your side.

He loves you for who you are.

He created you as an artist, a reader, a sensitive soul.

They may not understand you

just as they didn’t understand me.

I know how lonely it can be.

Yet you are beautiful inside and out.

If you can’t do a flip on the monkey bars

or run fast or shoot baskets

I promise it won’t matter

when you’re grown up.

But I know it matters now.

I’m praying for you, love.

I’m praying God will give you one good friend

to listen to your secrets and keep them safe.

One good friend to smile and laugh with you.

One good friend to share new perspectives

and challenge your sharp edges.

Just one friend

to hold your hand

and walk beside you

in this long, difficult,

complex, beautiful life.

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