The Light Between Us

 

Friendship is not just shared laughter,
Not just moments when hearts are bared.
It is a refuge, a sheltering grace,
A steady hand, a sacred space.

Honesty speaks in simple light,
A candle flickering in the night.
It tells the truth, it does not hide,
Yet still may guard the fear inside.

For honesty answers when asked aloud,
It stands upright, shoulders proud.
It gives what's needed, what is sought,
But holds back what is left untaught.

Transparency, though, is something more—
It unlocks the soul, it opens the door.
Not just truth, but depth laid bare,
A love that dares to fully care.

It's saying, Here I stand, unguarded,
Not polished, perfect, or self-regarded.
It's sharing fears, unveiling dreams,
Letting love seep through the seams.

It whispers in the quiet space,
Where shame dissolves, replaced by grace.
Where facades fall, and walls erode,
And tender hands bear heavy loads.

For friendship isn't polished ease,
Not only joy but depth that sees.
It's the courage to be fully known,
To lay down pride, to stand alone—
Together, in the sacred trust,
Where love is given, not just discussed.

When storms arise and shadows loom,
And doubt creeps into the room,
Transparency becomes the key,
Unlocking souls, setting them free.

It asks no question, seeks no prize,
It does not shrink, it does not disguise.
It simply stands, arms open wide,
And whispers, You don't
have to hide.

So let us walk with hearts unbound,
Not masked, not chained, no walls around.
For friendship thrives where souls can see—
The light between us, pure and free.