I wrote this is 1995 based on a Winne-the-Pooh graphic. I cannot find the original picture, but I remember it had Pooh holding Christopher Robin's hand. But the scene depicted showed an intimacy in friendship most of us try to avoid. We are called to so much more in our relationship with our Father and with each other.
Take my hand, my friend
Walk along side me for a while
There are so many things we have done
And said
Filling up the loneliness in time
With beautiful, precious memories
But for now
Walk besides me, my friend
Say nothing, do nothing
Just be there in the space
Where one breath is breathed,
One heart beats,
One prayer is whispered to heaven
For I just need to know you are there.