some Darlings enter into our lives
destined to be husbands, destined to be wives.
and then - there are others
who profoundly serve as Lovers
remember, Their role should never be perceived as slight
for They develop confidence, acceptance, comfort in the night
see Them as necessary, sent to us as Guides
who carry us through our pain, encourage us to fight
see Them as a Bridge, with a beginning and an end
acting as Lover, Confidant, and Friend
supporting and bridging us over our troubled waters
encouraging and telling us: yes, we really do matter
we grow so fond of our lovely Bridge
we breathe in their fragrance, linger on Their ridge.
if we could but stand at a distance from ourselves,
we would see a strong, lone soul standing supported, nothing else.
we would not see two eternal lovers engrossed in a kiss,
we would understand the impermanence and appreciate fleeting bliss
we cannot forget that They just fill a gap
and take us from place to place, nothing more than that.
and as we stroll across each Bridge, gazing at the rapid waters,
we should realize that we, too, serve as a Bridge for others
and when we reach the mature garden path, now so far,
we will remember fondly the Bridges who carried us to where we are.
--CRONIN DETZZ
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BRIDGES
Written March 28, 1994 Inspiration Sometimes we need friends to help us through troubled
times. Sometimes, we are the helpers, we are the bridge. This is a tribute
to help I have received and given.
