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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Zzzzz Avatar
May 6, 2011 at 2:33 AM
Some fine sentiments put perfectly on paper! A good write.
Locksley Avatar
April 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM
It sounds like you really know how to be a great friend Dane. I love your poem! Best to you, Diane
Reid-Hansen Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Put very sweet=0) thank you for stopping by and reading my "Once Upon a Time" I hope that you stop by again!
Larocca Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 7:34 PM
What great qualities for a friend to have.
Onclaud Avatar
April 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM
a tender piece from your golden quill, dane.. so touched by your sentiments on friendship! :) hugggs, nette
Sweetheart Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Excellent qualities and values Dane Ann in this Acrostic on friendship.. a good friend is a rare friend... it works both ways..luv..
Devonshire Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 1:14 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
Peranteau Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM
An inviting write dear poet ! This poem clearly is a vision of your heart ! Have a wonderful week dear friend ! much love, james
Nutter Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 3:01 AM
True words and an excellent reminder of what a friend should be.
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