autumn

Things that begin in autumn:

- Kelly and Molly (birthdays in September and November, respectively)
- Kelly and Molly's friendship
- Molly's job
- school
- which is the same as Molly's job
- cold nights (curling up in bed)
- pumpkin harvests and apple picking
- fresh notebooks fill
- the great syllabus distribution
- waking up before the sun
- welcoming weekends again (not indifferent)
- long poetic projects
- Kristin and John's wedding
- staying closer to home
- discovering a new layer to the community
- regular adventures to Otsego

We Are Lucky

I take you for granted.

I never have to think twice. I never have to wonder or guess. I know you will be there, always. I know even if we have let time lapse between visits, I know you are there. I know if I falter along the way, you will be there. Through my most joyous moments and earth shattering lows, you will be there. By my side. Hand in hand. Guiding, sharing, loving. Non judging. Just there.

No matter what I may need or rather what I think I need, you always know what I need. A vast ear, a strong shoulder, a faithful heart, a strong soul.

I take you for granted.

You have always been there to pull me out of the shadows. Always there to share in the laughter. Always there. No matter what. No matter when.

I know you will always be where I need you. And you always know when I need you.

I take you for granted.

I love Richard with all my heart and then some. But you, you will always be on a separate pedestal in my heart.

We are so lucky to have each other. To have only become stronger and grown closer over the last 15 years.

I take you for granted because I know we will always be together, without question, without hesitation. You are my best and greatest friend.

we can spend all night here

What kind of luck can a girl have for all this love? What kind of luck can I have, not only for one of the most beautiful and solid group of girl friends rising up to support and embrace, but also for you? Oh lucky life, lucky lucky life.

And I think of these things, as we are reminded to be more grateful: I think of how much time, how much planning, how much sacrifice can go into these things. And then, how much quiet, how much is humble, how much grace.

I think of how I admire you, how I love you, how I appreciate you. How you mean the world to me, and more.