~I
hope that you will find something here
whether
it be a welcome, smile, joy, peace, or a blessing
that
touches your heart, your life or just you !!!~
FRIENDS
.......
I
am so touched by the friendship which you have given.
You
allow me to be who I am, what I am, and never turn away.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You
laugh at my stories, and let me know I can be funny.
You
share your stories too, letting me know I can laugh.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You
share your heart, and let me know that I am worthy.
You
share your secrets and let me know I can be trusted.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You
share your sadness when you are so blue
and
let me know that it's ok to care about another person.
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When
I'm so sad at times, and the world seems too heavy,
you
always find a way to help me carry the load.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When
I get on my pedestal and rant and rave,
you never chastize,
(even though you don't always agree).
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It's
not that you have all the answers, for no one really does.
But
somehow, it seems you always know just what to say.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We
can talk of the good, the bad, the ugly;
it doesn't seem to matter,
but
that's what friendship is all about.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When my soul needs to be nourished,
you
always have the proper way to cultivate me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I
like best, my friend, that you allow me to be honest.
Even
when my honesty isn't always becoming.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Over
time, you have watched me change and grow
and you never discourage me,
even
though I know sometimes you want to.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Amazingly
so, you are always there when I falter
and
I've never once heard you say, "I told you so".
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If
ever I were in trouble, I'd know just where to turn.
I wouldn't even have to explain,
all I'd have to do is ask for your help.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You'd
be there, in a moment's notice
putting
a coat of armor on me first, for my protection,
and
you'd tote the biggest sword you could find,
into
my battle.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If
I ever need to smile, I know just where to go,
because
no matter what kind of mood you're in,
you always seem to share in laughter.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If
ever I need to cry, I know that you are always there,
offering your shoulder for support,
your heart for understanding,
your soul for compassion,
and your spirit for sharing.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I
listen to you and realize you may feel you have little to offer,
or
that your experiences may not have earned you any awards,
or
your feeling sometimes of having little value in this world.
But
if it's any consolation to you ..
I
think you are the brightest star,
the
purest gem that was ever discovered,
the
warmest sunshine, the sweetest smile,
the
greatest giggle ever heard,
what's
more, my life would be a much less meaningful place,
if
you weren't here sharing your friendship with me.
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What more worthy place can there be in this crazy life we live than to have another look upon you as something so glorious as
A
Friend !!!
Touching
Shoulders
There's
a comforting thought at the close of the day
When I'm weary and lonely and sad;
That sort of grips hold of this poor old heart
And bids it be merry and glad.
It
gets in my being, and drives out the blues
And finally thrills through and through,
It's
just a sweet memory, that chants this refrain,
"I'm glad I touched shoulders with you."
Did
you know you were brave?
Did
you know you were strong?
Did you know there was one leaning hard?
Did you know that I waited, and listened and prayed?
And was cheered by your simplest word.
Did
you know that I longed for the smile on your face?
For the sound of your voice ringing true,
Did you know I grew stronger and better because
"I had merely touched shoulders with you "
I'm glad that I live, that I battle and strive,
For a place that I know I must fill;
I'm thankful for sorrows, I'll meet with a grin
What fortune may bring, good or ill;
I may not have wealth, I may not be great
But I know I will always be true,
For I have in my life, that courage you gave,
When once, "I touched shoulders with you!"
The
author is belived to be: Lawrence Holtzberry, deceased.
Mr.
Holtzberry was a member of the Lions Club District 13K (Hebron, Ohio)
The
bed's aren't made, the dishes can wait,
the
bills are due and the mortgage is late.
The
socks aren't darned, dinner is burned
The
dog has fleas -- and my friends feel spurned.
The
garden is ready, it's time to plant
But
right this moment, I really can't.
'HTML'
and close that tag
Farther
behind I seem to lag.
I'm
clicking and linking and all that stuff
Life
on the internet is really tough.
Send
and receive and check eMail
"Come
to bed" I hear them wail.
St.
Peter may be waiting at the Golden Gate,
I
hate to disappoint him -- but I'm gonna be late.
But,
bottom line, what can I say,
My
cyber friends just make my day !!!
