My Dear Friends ...
Sometimes, you go through life
And never really know
How blessed you are with friends,
'Til life deals you a sudden blow.

Then, there they are, one by one,
Standing in a line ~
Sending cards and saying prayers;
These dear sweet friends of mine.

Oh, the love that I have felt.
You will all be in my heart.
Thank you, Lord, for sending friends,
Whose love will never depart.

© 2003 by Joyce Grantham
Used with permission.