It's such unfair but sweet sorrow...

Barry Manilow - Weekend In New England (Lyrics) - YouTube

Last night, I waved goodbye

Now it seems years

I'm back in the city where nothin' is clear

But thoughts of me holding you, bringing us near

And tell me

When will our eyes meet

When can I touch you

When will this strong yearning end

And when will I hold you again

Time in New England took me away

To long rocky beaches

And you, by the bay

We started a story whose end must now wait

And tell me

When will our eyes meet

When can I touch you

When will this strong yearning end

And when will I hold you again

I feel the change coming

I feel the wind blow

I feel brave and daring

I feel my blood flow

With you I could bring out

All the love that I have

With you there's a heaven

So earth ain't so bad

And tell me

When will our eyes meet

When can I touch you

When will this strong yearning end

And when will I hold you again, again...

When we enter into any kind of relationship, be it friendship or a romantic relationship. Each person gives to the other, the gift of trust and love, this is when we can be at our most vulnerable, we can feel betrayed if something goes wrong. Treat each other well, give each other the compassion, understanding, respect, and honour that you would wish to receive yourself. Each and every day the bond will strengthen itself between you, the gift of friendship is the best gift indeed.