Stark Hunter Poet Free verse

Im Okay With You

I’m Okay With You

I’m okay with you.
Doesn’t matter what you think—
Politically or religiously.
I like you even though we disagree.
I like talking to you about music and sports—
About cinema, literature and art.
I respect your opinion on all things.
You are my friend, and as such,
You will always receive the benefit of the doubt.
You will always be respected, regardless of circumstances,
Regardless of vehement disagreements spoken in anger.
You are my friend and have earned my good will.
You have grown to become the fierce wind at my back.
I say: Thank you, my friend, for staying loyal.
My hope for you is one of good health and good cheer.
And please know this: 
There are no eggshells in my garden.
Truly, I’m okay with you.

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Nancy Kaufman March 23, 2023 at 3:18 PM I pulled up this oldie. You have a very conversational and easy style and it is so touching.

Brian Sambourne March 15, 2023 at 2:47 PM A grand + persuasive tribute to a friend of lasting value. I especially enjoyed the final lines referencing our careful walk on eggshells to avoid offending. A friendship sans eggshells is certainly worth preserving. Best wishes, Brian

Deb M December 9, 2021 at 10:47 PM Hunter…..that is what true friendship is about penned beautifully by you in this poem. Loved it. Debx

L Milton Hankins December 9, 2021 at 2:24 PM Stark, I hope you have a friend that you can present this poem to. It will be so meaningful to him/her, just as it was to me.