"Precious Few"

Rare are those who truly see

past the outer shell of me

Few can find the hidden place

where shared being has no face

Ones like this don't expect a thing

except the company you bring

They lift and help each other higher

by virtue of their inner fire

Their presence can bear silent space

and by doing so, allow for grace

Friends like this are precious few

I'm grateful for this friend in you!

Poem by Walter Cecchini