Friendly Inspiration

Words of a friend greet me this morning
As a smile returns to a once barren face
They enliven my spirits, exciting me deep
What once was despair, my friend has erased

Alive in a feeling, where thoughts now permit
Come words through a voice, that echo within
I’ll write them all down, allowing my thoughts
To form into poems for you then again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Strand Avatar
October 14, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Well said Michael.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
White Avatar
October 14, 2008 at 4:54 PM
it is nice when there is a true friend that gives one such inspiration to pen your thoughts, great ribute to your friend, thanks for your comments, take care D-nyce
Winter Avatar
October 14, 2008 at 3:34 PM
It takes so little to lighten up someone's whole day. So beautifully expressed. Glad you found joy within the words of a friend. Love, Shar
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October 13, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Its so sweet. Friends mean a lot and at times they create miracles in our lives. They erase despair. It felt wonderful to me. Love, Chitra
Higgins Avatar
October 13, 2008 at 10:10 AM
I love the first line. It shows how wonderful a friend can be at times. I love this work because you captured the bond that one can have with a friend and how it can produce wonderful results. Great write.
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October 13, 2008 at 8:17 AM
Isn't it amazing what friendship can do? Lifting our spirits with a few words of encouragement. It can mean the world to someone in despair. Your poem is a wonderful reminder to all of us, that we can always be a friend to someone else who needs support. Thank you for the reminder, Michael! ~ Carrie
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October 13, 2008 at 7:54 AM
Thank you Michael for commenting on my poem. I enjoyed reading this one. I could relate to what it says, sometimes we form poetry because of the sheer thought of that special someone. This one was sweetly said. Love, B.
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