My Distant Friend

Oft did I think that I was in my home --

A caring man who inside damaged be.

Yet by chance a soul came much like my own

Made me friend and with wisdom let me see.

I have accomplished much with improved sight;

My self-esteem, self-worth and yes, my mind

Have been dragged out into the open light

Because of one once unknown, now so kind.

Hard it is for me to say just how much

I admire this man who would take nothing;

Yet the best of friends are we now as such,

He who takes nothing and gives everything

And the damaged fool who made better than

Before thanks to this kindest, gentle man.