I met Riaz right before New Years. My friend Lacy introduced us. We talked a few times. I never thought in a million years that he would end up being one of the most important people in my life.
I enjoy Riaz's friendship because I know that I can go to him with anything. He will always be there and willing to give me advice. He always listens which makes me feel like he really cares and understands. If I need him, he is always willing to make time for me. I can't tell you how many times we have stayed up all night talking. I am not saying an hour or two. We will chat for 4 and 5 hours...mostly til 5AM. He will listen to what is bothering me. He always has a way to make me feel better.
I am just doing this page to let Riaz know how much I appreciate him and to let everyone know that there are still great people in this life.
Here are a couple of poems/writings that I found that really describes what Riaz is to me.
On steamy summer nights
A closeness that never dissipates
Lingers in our minds
You are the one being
That I entrust with
my hopes, dreams, and wishes
You make me laugh, you make me cry
You've taught me how to trust a person
And see the light that illuminates all of us
You are always there
To comfort and guide me
To teach me right from wrong
If I fall, you always catch me
You are my light in the darkness
My eyes in a moment of blindness
You are my one true friend
For saying what I've needed to hear instead of what I've wanted to hear....
For siding with me and giving me another side to consider.
Thank you for keeping me from taking myself--or my problems--too seriously.....
And for not laughing at me when I was too sensitive to to laugh at myself.
Thank you for opening yourself up to me...
For trusting me with your thoughts and disappointments and dreams....
For knowing you can depend on me and for asking my help when you've needed it.
Thank you for putting so much thought abd care and imagination into our relationship...
For sharing so many nice times....
And making so many special memories with me.
Thank you for always being honest with me....
being kind to me....being there for me..
Thank you for being a friend to me in so many truly meaningful ways.
Raiz........thank you. You will never know how much I have needed someone like you in my life. I hope that we are always friends. I doubt we could ever be apart. A friendship and love like ours only comes around once in a blue moon. I thank God everyday for bringing you into my life. Don't ever change. That world needs more sweet, compassionate, caring people in it. May your life always be blessed. I wish you all the best my friend. Always remember that I am here for you, and that I will be through the years of our lives.