Step with each other
Step without each other, but step
Step ahead of each other
Step behind each other, but step
Step beside each other, step around each other
Step over each other, step under each other
But never ever step on one another.
Feel our steps inside of each other.
Step inspite of each other, but step
Step to one another,
Step away from one another, but…
Step always for one another.
Feel ourselves stepping inside of us.
Friendship is for the patient.

Che Chidi Chukwumerije
Poems from the inner river