Friends

Friends are the jewels we gather
To set in the crown of life,
Through their sparkle life shines.

They are the silken threads we weave
Into the rich tapestry of  life,
Giving it joy and splendor.

On a winter’s day
They are the summer’s sun
That pierces gloom
To chase away clouds of despair.

And when we sail stormy waters;
As the maelstroms of  life
Rage and threaten to drag us down,
Friends are a harbor of LOVE and PEACE.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brumley Avatar
August 6, 2011 at 1:48 PM
How true! Our friends define us to a large degree. Our true overall value in this life can be weighed in the teardrops of our friends and family at our passing:) Congrats on making the first round with this lovely piece Sylvia and good luck!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Congrats my friend on this poem making it to first round competition in PS...contest luv..G.L..
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest June. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
Chappell Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 11:54 AM
see i love this one my friend thank you for sharing kindest thought duncan
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 11:20 AM
I like this one too. Friends are important they take the place of the nasty family members you can't get rid of.
Gorelick Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 3:52 PM
Lovely poem..congrats on being featured this week...I cant imagine how we could get through life without friends...BG
Brown Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 9:56 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week at PoetrySoup Sylvia. Love, Carol
Eggins Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 5:21 AM
Friends we can pick ... and the good ones you hold on to and make sure they know you appreciate them ... beautiful poem Sylvia and heart felt ... I dont often use those words lol they are overused but I think fitting for this poem ... congratulations on your poem being featured this week love Jayne
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October 4, 2010 at 12:55 AM
very profound and sincere, love is wonderful poem. Harry
Sweetheart Avatar
October 3, 2010 at 9:22 PM
Congrats Sylvia on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a nice one to share with us all with luv..
Hickman Avatar
September 30, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Now, this one is is really excellent, and very heartwarming Sylvia. (hicky)
Kendrick Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Excellent last line..Enjoyed reading this one today...Sara
Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Such a nice little poem about friends. So important in our lives. LUv, Andrea
Toran Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Well-spoken and absolutely splendid! Thank you for the kind sentiments on my poem. I loved the imagery. Milt
Fraser Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 3:54 AM
You have summed up good friends perfectly June, have a lovely Sunday >> James :)
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