 Friends are so important. Friends are the ones that you choose to confide yourself in who you choose to experience life with and where you learn life. It is through these friendships that you learn how to properly communicate and where you learn to set your boundaries. Friendship teaches you about honesty and conflict. Friendship is love. A platonic love is different than a romantic or a familial one. It is carried by truth, honesty and a bond that is chosen and crafted by you and that other person. These bonds are fulfilling and can often last forever. It is a love without expectation or possession and a love that supports. So this is a letter to my friend. They aren't my best friend and communications are a little distant these days. But this is the kind of friend that will be dear to my heart forever. A friend who could understand me with a simple glance. A friend that I will truly never forget. You always knew the image of true love because it was always around you. Your friends, your family, your peers and your colleagues. You always demanded their respect and in return you gave them your heart. They showed you how bonds were formed and created and with that knowledge you reflected it onto the world around you. But there was a time where you demanded love from everyone but never gave it to yourself. There was a time you were lost. But when you found me it always felt like your knowledge was boundless. Like you could never be lost. And you were always honest and hard on yourself yet selfless with others. And you gave your all to everyone. You are fair and honorable. Most of all you asked for all of your friends to be compassionate. Almost like a prerequisite to be your friend. And you gave your all to me. I would learn that like your hearty laugh you are full of joy and your energy is infectious. Just like that laugh. You are truly a warm person and for that I admire you. You are erratic and you never seem to run out of that fuel. Until you did. Who could imagine that you were the fiery soul who sleeps ever so peacefully. And after some time you even found the love that you thought you'd never find. Even though I know you won't, don't ever change for anyone. May your warmth be felt by those who deserve you. You are a perfect friend. One that I'd wish for anyone to have.