"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things you've never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, goals that will never come true, goals that were never achived, disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can't wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your exceitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you're not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy, or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around, because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid its like your young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or it didn't exist at all. A phone call or two helps you get through a long day's work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there's no need for a continuous conversation, but you feel quite content by just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing there's a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow to plesure thats so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soulmate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing they are a true friend.
-BOB MARLEY
