Sometimes friends become family (Dec 9, 1998).

The Kids Ride Again (to Vaughn)

Youthful laughter
  childhood games
    neighborhood adventures

Memories of a brother, just a few blocks away
Absolutely amazing that

Genetic pools
  blood trails
    family bibles

Define connections more "solid" than friendship
Absolutely amazing that

European trips
  far coast adventures
    motorcycle odysseys

Started in Crestview backyard pup tents
Absolutely amazing that

Immense distances
  years-long silences
    unforeseen choices

Easily bridged through global technology
Absolutely amazing that

Childhood shadows
  random neighbors
    town explorers

Still connected after two decades and thousands of miles
Absolutely amazing that

Army exits
  college entrance
    marriage vows

Separated my almost brother and I
Absolutely amazing that

Long distance calls
  email updates
    airplane trips

Keep my hometown so close at hand
Absolutely amazing that

My heart can fight a gap caused by simple things 
  like miles
    like days
      like differences

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