Steadfast

This is a revised version of one of my previous poems on 'Friends'. 

Friends are like gems precious, 
rare to find, pure and gracious;

Friends are like butterflies charming, 
cheerily fluttering in the garden of our lives, 
persuading us to positive perceptions, 
with their wings of hope gleaming;

Friends are like glossy stars, steady and bright, 
embossed perfectly with their yellow-white, 
to the dreary dark velvet of our minds, 
adorning them with eternal sparkles of light, 
inspiring with their deep insights, 
each one unique of it's kind;

Friends are like the filled pages
of the year-end autograph book, 
filling our minds with myriads of memories, 
as its letters of teen fragments eagerly you look -
a glow of warmth reflecting in your smile;

Friends are like the poetic picture prompts, 
waking up our slumbering souls
with creative instincts anew, 
to pen fresh verses on 'Life'.

Date: 08/22/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Baker Avatar
August 31, 2022 at 4:56 PM
Precious poem about precious people ... Friends. I'm glad to have you as a poetry Soup friend, Ani. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through poetry, Bill
Lawrence Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 8:01 AM
Dearest Ani , Your heart and soul are so full and rich and compassionate dear friend . Yes, friends are precious and to be valued and cherished . This poem is pulsating with your beautiful heart . Sending love and hugs .So happy to have you in my life . Write on !! Susan :)
Callus Avatar
August 25, 2022 at 11:08 AM
You dress "friendship" with rich and simile-studded attire, Anitha. It would be an honour to have your name written in my autograph book! ~ Best regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
August 24, 2022 at 3:56 PM
this is so sweet, just like your soul, Ani. You are a gem of a friend for ME.
George Avatar
August 24, 2022 at 6:06 AM
Ani, you have distilled the entire essence of true friendship in your poem ! It is so evident from your lines, how much you value your friends and how closely you hold them dear to your heart ! So beautifully penned, sweet friend...
Trifiatis Avatar
August 24, 2022 at 5:00 AM
A panoramic view of friendship that captivates the heart and mind, dearest Anitha! Be blessed!
Fowler Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 6:09 AM
A fulfilling picture of friends, Ani, rich in simile and imagery! Linda
Brul Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 6:02 AM
I love this! You have perfectly defined the real essence of friends. These lines mesmerized me, "Friends are like the filled pages of the year-end autograph book, filling our minds with myriads of memories..." Stay creative dear friend. ^___^ JCB
Pandit Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 6:59 AM
Much enjoyed this tribute to friendship, Ani. Splendid descriptions you convey through simile and metaphors. Friends are indeed precious, as you say.
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