I have a dear friend from 10 years ago (we connected in California and our friendship burst into bloom very quickly) who is going through a heavy reaction to a breakup. He is in dire pain, and I am not going to be able to visit him. The best I could do was write this to him.

Roger, my brother, reach into your heart for that small still quiet voice. It will affirm that you are loved, deeply, sincerely and without limit. It will also tell you that I am one of a crowd loving you from outside your skin, waiting for a chance to kiss you with warm affection.