Friendship

Forgiving, forgetting Remembering, relishing Incessant irresistibility Enduring empathy Noticing needs Diligent devotion Selfless sacrifices Habitually happy Individual importance Perfected patience (To have a friend, one must be a friend.) © April 21, 2011 Dane Smith-Johnsen

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Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 5/6/2011 2:33:00 AM

Some fine sentiments put perfectly on paper! A good write.

Diane Locksley

Date: 4/27/2011 10:36:00 AM

It sounds like you really know how to be a great friend Dane. I love your poem! Best to you, Diane

Kristina Reid-Hansen

Date: 4/26/2011 11:13:00 PM

Put very sweet=0) thank you for stopping by and reading my "Once Upon a Time" I hope that you stop by again!

Kimberly Larocca

Date: 4/25/2011 7:34:00 PM

What great qualities for a friend to have.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/25/2011 1:15:00 PM

a tender piece from your golden quill, dane.. so touched by your sentiments on friendship! :) hugggs, nette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/21/2011 7:31:00 PM

Excellent qualities and values Dane Ann in this Acrostic on friendship.. a good friend is a rare friend... it works both ways..luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/21/2011 1:14:00 PM

So true, dear Dane. And nobody knows more about "being a friend" than you! Love you and I'm so glad you're feeling better now. Thanks for calling, dear. Have a blessed Easter, Carolyn

James Peranteau

Date: 4/21/2011 8:25:00 AM

An inviting write dear poet ! This poem clearly is a vision of your heart ! Have a wonderful week dear friend ! much love, james

Anthony Nutter

Date: 4/21/2011 3:01:00 AM

True words and an excellent reminder of what a friend should be.