Anam Cara, my soul friend,
He listens,
When I am silent
And do not want to speak.
Anam Cara, my soul friend
He sees,
When I am unseen,
In the crowd.
Anam cara, my soul friend
Holds
And
Embraces,
When everyone
Steps away.
Anam cara, my soul friend
Touches my pain
Feels it,
Neither fearing the ache,
Nor repulsed by its shame.
Anam cara, my soul friend
Joys over my victories,
My small steps towards healing,
Over my courage
And strength.
He
Is satisfied
In me
And I
In him-
My soul friend,
My Anam Cara.
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