Met a Friend On a Bench

The old woman shifted her weight from her hip.
As I sat down beside her she chewed on her lip.

I flashed her a smile and wished her good morning.
She did not expect me to speak without warning.

This old wooden bench had pulled us together.
on this beautiful morn of clear springtime weather.

Finally she grinned and she whispered hello.
I reached out my hand and she took it so slow.

"You have such kind eyes" she said with a smile.
So we sat on this bench and chatted for awhile.

All her years had made her enchanting to me.
I asked her if she'd like to come have some tea.

I made a dear friend for life that day
as I listened to all she had to say.

Now the morning waned but the friendship grew.
This bench had brought me luck I knew!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2013 at 4:53 PM
this is so sweet and awesome. Congrats on your well deserved win.
A   Avatar
March 28, 2013 at 10:14 PM
A nice winning poem Deb... good night..PD
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 28, 2013 at 3:44 AM
Congratulations on your win Debs xx
Gorelick Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Sweet story...congrats on your well written poem and its success. BG
Jones Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Congratulations Deb...knew it was a great one.
Jerden Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Very nice, Deb! Congratulations on your fine win!
Johnson Avatar
March 27, 2013 at 1:31 PM
We're all in this world together. Glad this friendship was born. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Carrillo Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 10:02 AM
Deb; This is so beautiful. I so much enjoyed it. we never know when and where we will meet our friend for life. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla
Jones Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Wonderful Deb...lots of lonely people in the world..and we gain a friend too just like you said.....
O'Leary Avatar
March 24, 2013 at 7:21 AM
So uplifting... Wonderful... Terry
Oyewole Avatar
March 24, 2013 at 2:12 AM
Captivating piece, I love it. Goodwork ~A.O
Konos Avatar
March 23, 2013 at 11:46 PM
That's a real BENCHMARK! Thanks
Sivey Avatar
March 23, 2013 at 10:48 PM
This is a phenomenal and remarkable write my friend! I truly loved reading this enchanting poem this evening! Your poem had a kindness within it, a tenderness left said in small crevices! You have written a dynamic piece, quite the illustrious poem, Great work!!
Wilson Avatar
March 23, 2013 at 11:19 PM
thank you Russell ...you are always so kind and encouraging!
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