Why are friends, friends?
With what rubric are friends chosen?
I have cringed at the fact that our friends are based upon who we go to school with
Becoming home schooled..
I’ve had to make a special effort to find things in common besides math class
Some would think that being home schooled would mean a lack of friends
And so did I, as we made the move from a classroom to my kitchen table
But to my surprise I have come closer to the people whom I wish to “bond” with
By not being privy to the latest gossip at school…
I’ve had to do things outside of school in order to maintain the friendships I value
Being home schooled, I’ve realized that the memories worth saving forever
Are the fun memories of tubing and skiing and sledding
And long walks and adventures into the depths of the woods
And having deep conversations about life
And forming a bond with your friend..cleansed of gossip
You may be able to “chat” with any Tom, Bob, or Harry
But a true friendship must be based not on the lives of the “hottest couple in school”
But rather experiences and journeys together
To My Dearest Friend Alli,
Words cannot express how much I value your friendship…
Through ups and downs
Through smiles and frowns
Through drought or snowy weather
Through pain, we’ll be together
With many moments cherished
With memories until we’re perished
With humor and wit
With a seal difficult to split
Life is a journey
With the level of difficulty depending on how you face it…
And with confidence I can proclaim
That a journey with friendship
Is a journey worth embarking upon
Thank you for being my friend
And here’s to many more years of dirt roads and knapsacks…
With love,
Mesa
thelittletable 