“Most people in your life

were only meant

for dreams,

and summer laughter.

They still till the wind changes,

the tides turn,

or disappear

with the first snow.

And then there are some

that were forged

to weather blizzards

and pain with you.

They were cast in iron,

set in gold

and never ever leave you

to face anything alone.

Know who those people are.

And love them the way they deserve.

Not everyone in your life is temporary.

A few are as permanent as love is old.”