Best Friends

Best friends can communicate without speaking
Have no fear of their secrets leaking
Know you are sad without being told
Are far rarer and treasured above pure gold

You live in their heart, and they in you
As each new day starts, you know they feel it too
Even if seperated by years or many miles
You can sooth each other's tears or bring a smile

A best friend sees, beyond your skin
And know what there, lies within
Your hopes, your dreams, the other things
Others miss, without even wondering

They feel your joy and also your pain
No greater friend could you hope to gain
Than one who'll be there, through it all
Than one who'll answer, when you call


©Donna Jones
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mister Roboto Avatar
July 12, 2014 at 12:06 AM
my friend JeffpHREE sent me to Yee. This poem would be right up his Quatrain alley
Posey Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Best friends love even your throwaway poems.... Just knowing that you tried.... Great work here.... Congrats.... Jake
Jones Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 8:03 PM
Well I haven't read a throwaway poem from you friend...thanks for reading...:-)
Timperley Avatar
May 3, 2013 at 6:50 AM
I don't really know what a best friend is except that I married mine. I have made many acquaintances but I don't think that is the same. Love your write anyway. God Bless. D.
Jones Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 8:04 PM
That is the best kind of marriage...thank you for reading and the kind words Dave
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Hey, Congratulations, I knew it would be on the list!!
Jones Avatar
May 2, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Thank you Andrea...
A   Avatar
May 1, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Donna, CONGRATULATIONS... friendship can be a very sweet feeling.. love your meaning.... :-) *LINDA
Jones Avatar
May 1, 2013 at 9:26 PM
Very kind of you Linda...hope things are healing in the hearts of those you love....
Seal Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 5:28 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest Donna, you wrote a great one here. Take care, Richard
Jones Avatar
May 1, 2013 at 9:26 PM
Appreciate it Richard.
Arowolo Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Beautifully written.Nice presentation and great job...Congratulations on your win....XOXO...
Jones Avatar
May 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM
Thank you!!!!
Gildersleeve Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 9:39 AM
Donna a grand poem you have written. True friends understand. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Jones Avatar
May 1, 2013 at 9:28 PM
:-) :-) thank you....
Hunter Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 6:33 AM
Congrats on your win, Donna!!
Jones Avatar
May 1, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Thanks Caleb....
Nair Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 3:47 AM
Hi Donna, I love your poem, Congrats to you too and thnx for the visit!! Jag
Jones Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 6:22 AM
Thank you Jag...:-)
Oyewole Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 9:51 PM
Big Congrats on your win Donna~A.O
Jones Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 6:23 AM
Thanks!!!!
May Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 8:45 PM
congrats on a fine win Donna
Jones Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 6:24 AM
Thanks Joseph....like your new ship...
Lamoureux Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 8:09 PM
Bravo! I enjoyed your poem
Jones Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 6:25 AM
Thanks Richard...
Johnson Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 7:29 PM
Very descriptive of a true friend. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Jones Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 6:26 AM
Thanks Joyce...
Rabary-Andriamanday Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Too true! It makes feel so warm! Love, Hanitra
Jones Avatar
April 27, 2013 at 9:44 PM
I hope you have best friends like this...:-)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 9:16 PM
What a marvelous tribute to friends tried and true. I love it!! Best wishes, Keith
Jones Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 9:33 PM
Thanks Keith...but I feel more and more insignificant among the talent here...every day....
Hicks Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 9:34 AM
Luck on the contest Donna! I so agree with you on the part of "communication through silence". It's a treasure to have and should not be underestimated!
Jones Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 6:03 PM
Amen...can be used in many situations.....haha thanks for stopping...
A   Avatar
April 23, 2013 at 9:18 PM
I like your poem Donna, a true friend will feel all of the above... good luck in the contest...PD
Jones Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Thanks Linda.....by the way...love this pic
Hunter Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 5:57 AM
A poem from the heart...Well Done!
Jones Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 9:49 PM
Thanks Caleb....:-)
Kovrlija Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 1:51 PM
Beautiful and true!
Jones Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 3:45 PM
Thank you Vesna...
Horsman Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 10:10 AM
wonderful poetry Donna, so sincere you are...
Jones Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Thanks Harry...summertime shave? Looks nice too...
Carrillo Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 9:39 AM
This is one great poem of what a friend really is. It will do great in the contest. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
Jones Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 3:48 PM
Thanks Lucilla....glad you enjoyed....
Trifiatis Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Wonderfully written and so true, To find a friend just like YOU!
Jones Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Likewise Demetrios .....:-) thanks
Lamoureux Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 7:57 AM
Very well said and appreciated. Great job Donna. You know what it means to be a friend. Anyone would blessed to have your friendship.
Jones Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Thank you much Richard....
Andresen Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 5:51 AM
- Beautiful, Donna! - Luck in contest!!!! - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Jones Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 6:23 AM
Thanks Anne Lise ...you have a nice day too...
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