50 Word Non-Fiction: Friendship – Batch 4

Every week, we publish the latest 50 Word Non-Fiction stories of Friendship. Read this week's pieces below!

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Wis hivnae met in 55 years – at the very least. Wis ainly really had thon efternuin thegither. It’s been Christmas cairds ever since. Mental, eh? There was me, her an the dug. He saved iz fae the flasher! Naeb’dy kens whit’d a happent athoot Sonny! Caird friends… aat’s us!

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My old school friend, Alison and I saw each other through college, work, marriage and holidays.

She understood the reasons for my divorce and why I did not go to my mother's funeral.

Very sadly she died of a brain tumour about 16 years ago. She is sorely missed.

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Out to sea, in a little boat; my friends on the beach sorting drinks.
The boat steering stops working and I am pulled into a current.
Saved by the coast guard.
My friends check I am okay, then laugh with me at such foolish endeavours. Hope, smiles and fun.

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We became friends at the age of 12 when we met at boarding school in Edinburgh. Now, 48 years later, we are in the hospice, me visiting, she lying in bed, weak and thin. She organised her funeral from her bedside – that was my friend.

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Over 10,000 miles distance, 28 years of friendship, and we started as penpals. Since then we've shared laughter, tears, and 'pinch me' moments when we've met up in person. The loveliest person with the warmest heart, thoughtful and kind. Thank you for choosing me, I treasure you as my friend.