Stillness, Whispers Shirlene

For years I've designated no best friend Since time whispered my best away. But lately the wind has whispered a name A name that long had been at bay. I don't know why God has so chosen To tattoo this person into my mind. But He unveiled afresh a tenured friend Whom I'd lost and could not find. Her down to earthiness makes her special That quality she possesses inside. Making no pretenses other than who she is Inducing feelings that I can't hide. I've been blessed in life with many friends Only two, have left me reeling. My departed friend Jerry enriched my life Now for her I've a like feeling. So when quiescence whispers names to me Only one can I specify as best. The one placed with my wife at the pinnacle Standing shoulders above the rest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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December 5, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Tom - Congratulations on your featured write this week! Peace always and may you and your loved ones have a Happy & Healthy Holiday season. John
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December 2, 2008 at 4:29 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Tom. Love, Carol
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December 1, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Beautiful poem. Nice tribute to your wife. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
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December 1, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Congratulations Tom, on your poem being featured. God Bless. Vince
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November 30, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Tom that was beautiful - I have read several poems you have written about this lady and she sounds divine - Congrats on being featured & God Bless, MJ
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