Sometimes people come into our lives in unexpected ways

Sometimes people come into our lives
In unexpected ways
From unexpected places
They show up for reasons unknown
And a relationship develops
So deep
So genuine
So true
It remains when others depart
When those who we thought would remain
Leave without explanation
They remain without blame
Standing with us
No matter what
No matter where
No matter how
Without judgement
Without criticism
With only love
When we have these people in our lives
Who stand by us through thick and thin
Those who want the best for us
Regardless of what it means for them
That's when we know
We have found true friendship
Friendship that goes beyond the physical
We have found friendships
Friendships based on a connection
A connection not even we can explain
Friendships that endure
Friendships that do not demand
Friendships that have no expectations
Except to be there for each other
Without question
Without judgement
Without regret
Friendships that build us up
When others want to tear us down
Stay with us
Regardless of our standing in life
Failures in life
Embarrassments in life
Trials in life
When we are blessed with these people
These friends
These spiritual kindreds
Who may come and go
But always remain with us spiritually
We know we have truly been blessed
Truly been looked out for
Truly been given an angel or two
Sometimes people come into our lives
From unexpected places
During unexpected times
And when they remain
Their presence neither expected
Nor unexplained
We learn something so fundamental
They are who we asked for
Prayed for
So they came
And remained
So blessed to have these friendships in my life
So blessed to be blessed with enduring relationships
For through them I grow to be so much more
For they are mirrors of who I am
And who I aspire to be
As I am of them
Namaste