TO MY BEST FRIEND IN BERGEN

I need to know if you're my true friend
will you be by my side until the end
can I tell you my secrets deep
 and trust them in your heart you'll keep?
we are neither of us without our flaws
can you accept mine as I will be yours? 
I'll be a shoulder to cry on when I need you 
No matter how busy I will make time for you
if you are busy will you make time for me too
I will take you hand and comfort you tears
will you hold me and soothe my fears
I will give you joy and many warm smiles
can we share that even across many miles 
I will not forget what's important to me too
with you most favorite thing I'll share
if only I know do you truly care
if  you can accept me as I do you
then I will know you're my true friend

Dear, Karmiloa

I don’t have a reason why I wrote this other than I was thinking of you today. I was thinking how wonderful you are. You are such a good friend to me. You are my sister and I love you. I look back at when we first met in elementary school. Who would have known, we would still be so tight? People have come and gone in and out of our lives but we remained friends. Through ups and down, arguments and sad times, nothing has been able to come between us. I just want you to know that I thank you for your loyalty, your friendship, your love. I know I have been guilty at times of not being the best I could be as a friend, but you’ve been so forgiven. I love you for that. When I met you in elementary school, I realize right away that you had a sweet personality, a wonderful sense of humor and a heart that draws people to you.

Throughout the years I watched you grow up to be a responsible woman, a loving mother, wife and friend. I draw strength from you. I saw a little girl with so many dreams with little resources become a woman that stands today, successful, strong and beautiful. I admire you. All good that has come to you, you have deserved. You sow so many good seeds and your harvest has been great. I appreciate how hard you worked. I am so proud of the woman you have become.

 With love