FRIENDS

sitting with you
by the crackling fire
i gaze upon the mountains
their snow-capped peaks
awash in crimson
by the setting sun
and i reflect
upon the perfect day
we have just shared
our early morning walk
along the beach
driving country roads
in my vintage car
hiking along trails
in the lush rainforest
sharing ice cream
on the hot afternoon
and playing frisbee
at a neighbour’s barbecue
looking into your warm eyes
i smile softly
and say thank-you friend
your tail wagging happily
in agreement