When we’re in the inner circle...

When we’ve been told one of our closest friend’s cancer is worse than expected.

When she’s cried with me because he is her rock.

When we have to say “fine” when people ask how they are.

When I see my husband deal with the news of one of his dearest friends.

When we have them over for dinner and don’t talk about it.

When that’s what they want.

When we have them over for dinner and do talk about it.

When that’s what they want.

When we are in the inner circle, we hold them close, we protect their privacy.

When we love them for exactly who they are, for exactly as long as we have them.

When we love them no matter what.

When we will love her and hold his memory.

When we are in the inner circle.

When is now.

Now we are in the inner circle.

Now we carry them with us through hard times and good times.

Now we protect their privacy.

Now we comfort each other knowing that we need to have an outlet.

Now we cry.

Now we reminisce.

Now is today.

Today we celebrate great friends.

Today we love each other.

Today we are fully present.

Today we enjoy the company that we have with them

Today we tell stories and laugh.

Today when there is a lull in conversation we catch them having a moment.

Today we serve his favorite food.

Today we carry on.

Today is not to be forgotten.

Today is all we have.