Companionship Stories

As the morning alarm sounds and the automatic blinds open, I rise from the couch and stretch. I started in the bed, curled up next to the woman who feeds and cares for me, but she moves around at night. So, at some point, like most nights, I moved to the comfort of my own space. She smiles at me as she rises, bids me good morning, and offers me breakfast. Of course, it’s the same meal as the day before and the day before...

*The roaring crowd cheered as the gates opened and a lion came out. The lion slowly walked out, basking in glory as the crowd roared on. I watched in horror; I couldn’t believe the madness in front of my eyes. In the center of the arena was a young skinny fragile looking boy, he was chained to a cub on his left foot. He had a thin stick that was poorly sharpened on one end. It had bite marks all over; it looked like it wa...

Dear GodIs it too much to ask for companionship in this lifeAs I walk this path of loneliness you dealt for meWhile you look down from aboveSomeone to hold my hand, kiss my lipsTo smile and assure me compassionTo show me the meaning of loveWith every beat of my fluttering heartWith your own hands you created this imperfectionThis monstrosity I see everyday in the mirrorEyes that stare backHiding pain and fear amongst the...

I arrived late in the afternoon. Placing my bag in our room, I walked out onto the veranda. The sky was a burst of beautiful colours - oranges, pinks and purples. Oh, what a beautiful sight. The redwood table outside was set for two with candles flickering all around. The aroma that filled the air like vanilla and raspberries smelled oh, so sweet. Hearing the clinking of glasses I turned and looked around, smiling at what...

Across the miles and hours and minutesRests the embrace that holds my heart.So dear our ramblings;So happy our silliness;So close I hold my friend to me.Little glimpses of our faces,Sliding thoughts and running dreamsTraverse the earth in gentle companionship.No hope of holding the other's hand,Or sharing a bag of cookies.No cuddles, no swift kiss "Hello",No shifting of impatient feetAs we wonder why the other is late.Onl...

I woke up, yawned, blinked and stretched out my arms. I was pleasantly surprised to feel the warmth of the sun streaming in through the window onto my face and body."Well, this is a good start," I smiled to myself. "The weather's been so grey around these parts lately. I could use a little sunshine in my life."As I stretched out once more, my smile disappeared as I felt the empty space beside me in my big bed. I remembere...

Are you here, I ask?As I face a daunting task. You always answer, yes.I am here, what do you need? I tell you I am struggling.You urge me to carry on. I tell you, I am afraid.You place your hand in mine. I say, I am going to tumble.You always, prop me up. I tell you, I don't know if I can.You say, I know you will. I know, I am not always liked,I always feel your love. You never let me walk alone.You are a true friend. You...