It begins
in awe
a stunned staring
with a grin that expands
from mouth to feet
’til even toes are smiling
with delight.
It grows
in time
as kindly sharing
expands experience
from then to now
’til familiarity leads
to comfort.
It rests
in fondness
warm embraces
transcending miles and
knowing paths will cross
again.
Shawn L. Bird 
I especially like the imagery of the smiling toes!
Thanks. They made me giggle to imagine. 😉
Nice!
It sounds like the perfect progression of my friendship with my BFF. Lovely, Shawn.
Glad you like it.
Reblogged this on Immortal Illusion and commented:
Succinct.
For a guy who uses language for a business, this will sound quite lame, but this poem left me with a feeling of warm comfort. That’s how I can describe it. Warm bath, soft hug, effortlessly peaceful mien.
Thanks. That’s a lovely compliment.