Notes About The Poem

My best friend recently lost her husband of 11 years. They were married on Valentine's Day. 

The Beauty of Friendship

Pink prepares rose petals of friendship with tea and sweet cakes.

C  o  n  f  e  t  t  i -  l   i  k  e - j  o  y  roils over the communion table.

Discourse dissolves to tears, like sugar cubes in tea’s sorrows.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Ball Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Lovely and sweet. Just like you Kim. God Bless, JB
Rodrigues Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Thank you kindly, Judy xx
Nicole Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 8:53 PM
My condolences to your best friend. This is tender and heartfelt, so beautifully presented. Hugs and blessings to you, Kim. ~ Brandy
Rodrigues Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Thank you, Brandy!
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Very sweetly done Kim, and so touching at the ending line. Communion in joy, faith, and sorrow is sweet friendship <3
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Yes, it is! Thank you, Bj!
DiMino Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 3:33 PM
That is very sad. An inevitable part of life. Way too soon! Lovely/sad poem. I just said a comforting prayer. Blessings.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Thank you for your kindness, dear one!
Dietrich Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Profoundly poigantly beautiful
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Thank you so much!
Goldsmith Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your  wonderful/powerful yet sad write. So Sorry... Have you thought about printing this off on pretty paper then putting into a card for her??? Have a blessed day writing away.............
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Aww..thank you, Paula. I obtained a copy of grieving a spouse from our pastoral care dept. She was glad to receive. Thank you for your concern. I appreciate.
Hind Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 12:56 PM
this is beautiful- but also sad. I really felt the second line
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Thank you, Paige!
Bayles Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM
I love the first line.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Glad you like that! Thank you!
Andresen Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM
- Don't let the tea be too sweet, Kim :) - Great done :) - hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! So glad to hear from you!
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