Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Dream Friend

I always dreamed someone swell would turn up,
Who’d consider my feelings routinely,
Who would share lots of stuff without being gruff,
And if they disagreed would not do it meanly.

Then you came along and my wishes came true;
You’re a friend who I trust and I treasure.
You always give help and I know that you care;
You’re my friend and it gives me great pleasure.

By Karl and Joanna Fuchs

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Cultivate a friendship,......

Cultivate a friendship,
As you do a garden bed;
Nourish, feed and watch it grow,
With help and nice things said.

Smile, it's like the sunshine
Needed for the flowers,
Loving hands to tend and care,
Soft rains and sun-filled hours.

Little hurts are like the weeds,
That come between the rows;
Pull and cast them out before,
The beautiful friendship goes.

Be proud of your well-tended garden,
And proud of a good friend too,
All the work you put into them,
Will come straight back to you


Don't neglect your garden,
Or the good friends that you know,
Don't let a single day go by,
Keep trying, both will grow.

~Ruth Moyer Gilmout~

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Best of Friends

The best of friends,
Can change a frown,
Into a smile,
when you feel down.

The best of friends,
Will understand,
Your little trials,
And lend a hand.

The best of friends,
Will always share,
Your secret dreams,
Because they care.

The best of friends,
Worth more than gold,
Give all the love,
A heart can hold.

IF I COULD CATCH A RAINBOW 

If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you
And share with you its beauty
On the days you are feeling blue

If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own
A place to find serenity
A place to be alone


If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea
But all these things I am finding
Are impossible for me

I cannot build a mountain
Or catch a rainbow fair
But let me be what I know best
A friend that's always there

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Friday, October 24, 2008

IF YOU WILL EVER NEED ME 


If ever you need me,
I'll be right here,
To chase away the sadness,
And wipe away a tear.

If ever you need me,
I'll be two steps behind,
To follow in your footsteps,
And hear what's on your mind.

If ever you need me,
You'll never have to fear,
That your presence isn't important,
And your love isn't dear.

If ever you need me,
I'll always be around,
To bring back the laughter,
Where deep in your heart it's found.

You will never have to worry
For I will always be here
To chase away the sadness
And wipe away a tear

Friday, October 3, 2008

I have some friends,...


I have some friends,
whom I hold dear.
Without them,
I'd have nothing to hold near.

My friends will always be there for me.
I know that because, I have nothing to fear.
I always seem to think at night,
of what life would be like without them here.

It's a scary thing to think about.
not having no one to care.
I dont know what I would do,
because friendship is very rare.

I'm glad I found the time to write,
this poem I wrote this year.
I just hope you think of me,
'cuz this is so sincere.

Blessings of a friendship

A lifetime of love in a hug and a smile

A reason to visit and stay for awhile-

The strength of a bond that's destined to last,

The joys of the present, the warmth of the past...


These are the treasures a fortunate few

Are lucky to cherish all their lives through.

These are the Blessings on which we depend,

For these are the gifts of a very best friend.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

WHAT CAN I SEND YOU

What can I send you

To show you how much I care?

What could I give you to let you

Know how very special you are to me?


I could send you

A rainbow, to shine as a bright promise,

The sunshine, to chase away any dark clouds,

A hug, to hold you when you feel afraid.


I could send you

A smile, to surround you with happiness,

A flower, a symbol of beauty, friendship and life,

A butterfly, with strong wings to lift your spirits up.


But maybe I'll send you my friendship

And with it you will find all of these.

May your wishes and hopes all come true

My dear friend!

CHERISHED FRIENDS LIKE YOU

God must have known there would be

times we'd need a word of cheer,

Someone to praise a triumph

or brush away a tear.


He must have known we'd need to share

the joy of little things

In order to appreciate

the happiness life


I think He knew our troubled hearts

would sometimes throb with pain,

At trials and misfortunes,

or goals we can't attain.

He knew we'd need the comfort

of an understanding heart

To give us strength and courage

to make a fresh, new start.


He knew we'd need companionship

unselfish.... lasting.... true,

And so God answered

the heart's great need

with Cherished Friends.... like you!!


You will always be cherished in my heart.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Who Is A Sister?

A sister is the one who makes life easier to live,
Whom you can share our likes and dislikes with,
She is the one who tells us her vast secrets and feelings
And asks us to do the same,

And has the rights to know all our friends' name.
She makes us feel comfortable when we are sad,
She guides us the right way when we are bad,
She is more than any word can tell,

She holds us when we tend to fall.
She comes to know our problems through our eyes,
She is of course naughty but wise,
She is my life's sunrise.

We should always make oneself full
of these qualities to be a sister.
And my Sister you are the most beloved to me
As you care so much for me

Feelings So True

You are so much like my mother,
My feelings for you are like no other.
You are a person I will treasure,
Always and Forever

Poems you taught me to write,
You are the one who showed me the light.
I don't know what I would do,
If in my life, I didn't have you.

To me, you have been so influential,
Keeping things I tell you confidential.
You always seem to touch my soul,

Without you, I wouldn't feel whole.

Forever Far

You're always in my heart,
Always on my mind,
No matter how deep the water,
You, I always find.


My memories are darkening,
You're getting more unclear,
I've fallen into a tunnel,
But I am not to fear.


Very soon we'll be as one,
Together as we once had been,
Filling our memory boxes,

For another year of being unseen.

My Friend

We all need someone
To talk to in our life,
A friend to whom we run
In times of stress or strife

A friend who's always there
Throughout the years,
A friend we know will care
And take away our fears.

A friend who's always near,
Waiting for our call,
To wipe away our tears,
And lift us when we fall.


A loving friend indeed,
On whom we can depend
To fulfill our every need –
Thank you, precious friend

The Greatest Gift

The greatest Gift,
in the end
was a family
and a Friend.
An ear to lend
a hand to hold,
and you,
my Friend -
your heart of gold.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

I Am Your Friend poetry

You may not have ever seen me
But you know that I am here.
You can feel me in your heart
As you enter each new day.

I will always be there for you
I am your friend.

Someone to share the good times
As well as the bad.
I make no judgments by what you say
I just listen with my heart and
Hope to be of help in anyway I can.

I will be there for you now and forever
And always please remember
I am your friend!

True Friendship

True friendship isn't seen with the eyes, it is felt with the heart.
When there is trust, understanding, loyalty, and sharing.
True friendship is a rare feeling, but when it is found
It has profound impact on our well-being, strength, and character.

True friendship does not need elaborate gifts
Or spectacular events in order to be valuable or valued.
To ensure long-lasting quality and satisfaction,
True friendship only needs a few key ingredients:
Undying loyalty, unmatched understanding, unsurpassed trust,
Deep and soulful secrets, and endless sharing.
These ingredients, mixed with personality and a sense of humor,
Can make a friendship last a lifetime!
This is just a thank you, my friend, for all the wonderful and colorful
Special ingredients You've brought to my life!
Pass this on to such a friend!

Always Remember Poem

Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.


Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.
But don't forget to remember
Those that have stuck by you.

Always remember to forget
The troubles that have passed away.
But never forget to remember

The blessings that come each day.

I'll Be Here

I cannot ease your aching heart,
Nor take your pain away;
But let me stay and take your hand
And walk with you today.

I'll listen when you need to talk,
I'll wipe away your tears;
I'll share your worries when they come,
I'll help you face your fears.

I'm here and I will stand by you,
On each hill you have to climb;
So take my hand, let's face the world...
And live just one day at a time.

You're not alone, for I'm still here,
I'll go that extra mile;
And when your grief is easier,
I'll help you learn to smile!

Thursday, July 24, 2008

The Friend Who Just Stands By

When troubles come your soul to try,
You love the friend who just stands by.
Perhaps there's nothing she can do,
The thing is strictly up to you.

For there are troubles all your own,
And paths the soul must tread alone.
Times when love can't smooth the road,
Nor friendship lift the heavy load.

But just to feel you have a friend,
Who will stand by until the end.
Whose sympathy through all endures,
Whose warm handclasp is always yours.

It helps somehow to pull you through,
Although there's nothing she can do.
And so with fervent heart we cry,
God Bless the friend who just stands by.

Pass this onto all such friends..

You're Really A Special Sister

It takes wonderful things
To make a sister like you
Generosity and kindness
To name just a few

You're really very special
I want you to know
And each year my feelings
Continue to grow

I'm mighty fortunate to have
Someone like you
A sister that is loyal
Caring, loving and true

Warm thoughts and wishes
I'm sending to you
A wish that all of your dreams

Will come true

Sunday, July 20, 2008

What Is A Friend?

A friend is somebody
Who knows you and likes you
Exactly the way that you are.

Someone who's special
And so close in thought
That no distance can ever seem far.

A friend understands you
Without any words,
Stands by you
When nothing goes right.

And willingly talks
Over problems with you
Till they somehow
Just vanish from sight.
And whether you're neighbors
Or live miles apart,
A word from a friend gives a lift
To your heart and spirit.

That shows you once more
Why friendship is life's dearest gift!

Too True, Too Often

Too often we don't realize
What we have until it is gone
Too often we wait too late to say
"I'm sorry - I was wrong."

Sometimes it seems we hurt the ones
We hold dearest to our hearts
And we allow foolish things
To tear our lives apart.

Far too many times we let
Unimportant things into our minds
And then it's usually too late
To see what made us blind.

So be sure that you let people know
How much they mean to you
Take that time to say the words
Before your time is through.

Be sure that you appreciate
Everything you've got
And be thankful for the little things
In life that mean a lot.

You Are My Best Friend!

Best friends we are ,
Best friends we'll be,
For always forever,
You and Me!

Longer than a phone call,
Deeper than the sea,
All this belongs to us,
You and Me!

Put it in a bottle,
Never let it free,
keep it in your heart,
You and Me!

I hope you read this poem,
Remember it for me,
Look after it with care,
You and Me!

May Our Friendship Last Forever

May our friendship last forever;
May I sail upon your sea.
May we go through life together;
May there always be a "we."


May I be your endless sky;
May you breathe my gentle air.
May you never wonder why
Each time you look for me, I'm there.


May we be for each a smile
Like the warm, life-giving sun;
Yet when we're in pain awhile,
May our suffering be one.


May we share our special days,
The happiness of one for two;
And if we must go separate ways,

Let my love remain with you.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Thank You for You: For Who You Are

Thank you for you: for who you are,
However far away;
And for the words you send to me,
Near mad for what you say.
Knowing simply that you're there,
Yet thinking much of me,
Opens up my happiness,Undone for all to see.

Remember

Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot... goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures are people... together.
Realize that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health and hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget... for even a day...

How very special you are.

Everyone Needs Someone

People need people and friends need friends
And we all need love for a full life depends
Not on vast riches or great acclaim,
Not on success or on worldly fame,
But just in knowing that someone cares
And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers-
For only the knowledge that we're understood
Makes everyday living feel wonderfully good,
And we rob ourselves of life's greatest need
When we "lock up our hearts" and fail to heed
The outstretched hand reaching to find
A kindred spirit whose heart and mind
Are lonely and longing to somehow share
Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware
That life's completeness and richness depends
On the things we share with our loved ones and friends.
-Helen Steiner Rice

Friendship

There's a miracle of Friendship
that dwells within the heart,
And you don't know how it happens
or where it gets its start...
But the happiness it brings you
always gives a special lift,
And you realize that Friendship
Is God's most perfect gift.
-Jean Kyler McManus

Thank You Friend

I never came to you, my friend,
and went away without
some new enrichment of the heart;
More faith and less of doubt,
more courage in the days ahead.
And often in great need coming to you,
I went away comforted indeed.
How can I find the shining word,
the glowing phrase that tells all that
your love has meant to me,
all that your friendship spells?
There is no word, no phrase for
you on whom I so depend.
All I can say to you is this,
God bless you precious friend.
-Grace Noll Crowell

The Guy in the Glass

When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf,
And the world makes you King for a day,
Then go to the mirror and look at yourself,
And see what that guy has to say.

For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife,
Who judgment upon you must pass.
The feller whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the guy staring back from the glass.

He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest,
For he's with you clear up to the end,
And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the guy in the glass is your friend.

You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum,
And think you're a wonderful guy,
But the man in the glass says you're only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.

You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years,
And get pats on the back as you pass,
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears

If you've cheated the guy in the glass.

Friday, June 20, 2008

The Gift of Friendship

If your bad habit screams, "Me First,"
Break it.
If your spirit cries with thirst,
Slake it.
If for company you yearn
And someone else's trust you earn,
When friendship's offered in return,
Take it!

Just place your hand in his or hers;
Grip it.
If imagined slight occurs,
Skip it.
See what's needed, then give more.
And if a weed springs up, before
It chokes the path to your friend's door,
Snip it!

If gratitude or praise is due,
Heap it.
If a secret's shared with you,
Keep it.
When a seed has taken root,
Beside your friend stand resolute,
And when the full-grown tree bears fruit,
Reap it!

Farewell, My Friend and Confidante

Farewell, my friend and confidante!
As you go, so must I
Return upon the well-worn path
Each soul must travel by.
Wend where you will, my wanderer,
Even as you stay
Long-treasured in my lonely heart,
Loved well, though far away.

I Love You as My Closest, Dearest Friend

I love you as my closest, dearest friend.
Boys and girls can be just closest friends.
There is no passion greater than the one
That touches not the body but the heart.

You mean much more to me than someone who
I date and undate, want and then don't want.
They're the waves, and you are like a shore
Where I can sit and watch them kiss the sand.

I'm sorry I can't be with you today,
When you should rule by virtue of your birth.
Please accept this tribute of mere words,

Poor substitute for all I am and have.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

I Love You, but I'm Not in Love with You

I love you, but I'm not in love with you.
I want your friendship minus your desire.
I would not lead you falsely or betray you.
I feel the tenderness, but not the fire.
I have no reason for my lack of yearning,
No explanation for what I don't feel,
No other love to whom I might be turning,
No anguish to suggest this isn't real.
Passion is a horse that knows no master,
And I cannot with fences make it stay.
It must run free towards daylight or disaster,
Awake to glory in no other way.
So I must say what you don't want to hear,
But it's a truth that both of us must bear.

I Used to Doubt You Cared for Me

I used to doubt you cared for me
When love was bright and blue.
We ran like puppies through a field,
But this I never knew.

We both said we were friends for life,
Not knowing what it meant,
Not knowing how to go through hell
And not somehow repent;

Not knowing love was something hard,
Like stone against the wind,
And life itself might be a prize
The heart would leave behind.

But now I know the depth of love,
And it was worth the pain,
Though not for love nor life would I

Go through that hell again!

Soul Sister

I hear your laughter through the air.
It speaks of passion and delight!
Your world is one I love to share.
With you I feel all right!

This special bond I have with you
Seems like since time began.
I feel you're one I always knew.
Let's make a future if we can.

Though the ocean wide keeps us apart
And you're not always on my mind,
There is forever within my heart

A special place you can find.
KT

My Special Sister

I served the cake, you poured the tea,
we built a house under the tree.
In grown up clothes we played all parts,
secrets told, we crossed our hearts.

Through all the years, the smiles and tears,
first true loves and football cheers.
I've never found a friend so true,
I'll love you Sis my whole life through.
kt

Thursday, June 5, 2008

It's Been So Good to Have You as a Friend

It's been so good to have you as a friend:
As sweet and rich as honey-colored sun
Slanting steep across a summer lawn,
Gilding life with all that love can lend.
And now that you yourself have griefs to tend,
I want to be the strong and caring one
To count to you the lovely things you've done
Until these troubles pass and sorrows end.
You are so beautiful in form and soul
That you bring happiness to all you're near:
Just as a sea rose, flowering in mist,
Makes a paradise of some bleak shoal,
Turning truth to something far more clear,
No pain unsoothed or rain-swept cheek unkissed.

My Tears Are Not of Loss

My tears are not of loss
But of time too quickly gone.
I miss our days together
Even while they're going on.

I savor odd, sweet moments
When you laugh or when you smile,
Nostalgic for your presence
Though you're with me all the while.

Strange how fantasy
Can wander in and out at will,
Looking back from somewhere
That is just beyond a hill.

And so when once you leave
You will not leave me alone,
For I will have you with me
Long,long after you are home.

Monday, May 26, 2008

To My lovely Sister....

I'm blessed to call you sister,
I also call you friend;
You've loved me unconditionally,
And stood through thick and thin.

You've shared my joys and sorrows,
My laughter and my tears.
You've been my inspiration,
As we grew up through the years.

When we were little children
We laughed and played together;
Then growing up you stood by me,
Through good and stormy weather.

There's something God has given us,
That's more than family;
He's placed a love for you, my Sister,
Deep down in the heart of me.
kt

Sisters Heart to Heart…..

From the time that we were little,
I knew you’d always be
Not just a loving sister
But a caring friend to me.

A shoulder I could cry on,
A helping hand in times of need,
A cheerleader to lift me up,
My angel in both word and deed.

We told each other secrets;
We giggled and we cried.
We shared our joys and sorrows--
We were always side by side.

We have a very special bond;
I knew it from the start.
You’ll have my love forever--
We’re sisters, heart to heart.
KT