To my oldest friend,
I write this letter to thank you.
My loneliness ended when we became friends.
My days became peaceful. Even on days when life was rocky.
We became friends when I learnt to be vulnerable.
That’s when our friendship deepened and became an environment that enriched me.
Your friendship has got me through hard times. The times when life was heavy and when it was hard to know which way was up.
Your friendship has helped me become more present through the passage of life.
It’s helped me become a better version of myself and to form a better understanding of who I am.
My friend, you have stood by me in the times when I felt most lonely. On the days when the tears dripped down or when trying to reconcile with life’s losses.
You have been there to celebrate the wins with me. The days when feeling proud needed to be the focus. You have been there to teach me how to be the best I can be.
I remember the other day we went for a walk with a warm coffee and reflected on all the things I have learned over the years.
How my tough times were all there to teach me something I needed.
How the losses made me deeper. The wins more humble.
It has always been comforting to have you.
Today we watched the sunset.
I smiled as the sun inched closer to the horizon while replaying my favourite memories.
Remembering the moments that make me happy.
Thinking of the people I am grateful for.
And looking forward to the future with you.
To my oldest friend. I write this with gratitude for knowing you.
Thank you for always being with me.
Thank you for patiently waiting for me to see your warmth.
For helping me see the parts of me that I’ve needed to work on.
For never judging me when holding up a mirror.
Thank you for always being keen to do what I want to do.
Solitude, thank you for being my oldest friend.
Love,
Your Best Friend