The Laughter of a Friend

Like music drifting in on the breeze
a warm and comforting friend
like tiny bells on angel wings
the heart is soon to mend

Like rain drops dancing on the roof
a melody sublime,
Like poets pen to paper,
a gentle, soothing rhyme

Like voices in the darkness
filling an empty void
Like rich and creamy pastry
thoroughly enjoyed

Like singing to an infant
a melody that soothes
Like church bells in the morning
liquid, hearty, smooth

Spirits will go soaring
Hearts on wings ascend
For no sound is more inviting
Than the laughter of a friend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Buck Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 1:58 PM
TDR: Whether a piece is enjoyed by a few or by many certainly doesn't change how great it is. :o) This one is excellent. I guess it was part of a contest. I trust it won. It's good to have this quality writing back in the soup after being away. Keep them coming. oldbuck
Moreno Avatar
May 3, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Trudy, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
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March 31, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Trudy, congratulations on having three poems chosen as semi-finalists. Good for you! Good luck in the finals. Keep on writing. Karen
Winter Avatar
March 31, 2009 at 6:58 AM
Congrats Trudy on all 3 poems making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals. Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Lovely job you did, Trudy, and well deserved to be a featured poem this week! Congratulations!! ~ Carrie
Jordan Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Trudy - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – Great Job & God Bless, MJ
Austin Avatar
November 26, 2008 at 6:49 AM
Beautiful, Trudy. Congrats on this one being selected. Love, daver
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
November 24, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Truly enjoyable poem. Congrats Trudy on "The Laughter of a Friend" being featured. Vince
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November 24, 2008 at 4:46 PM
What an uplifting poem. Thank you for allowing me to smile with your words. I especially like the last stanza. Congratulations on being featured this week. Keep up the good writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
Winter Avatar
November 24, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Congratulations Trudy on your beautiful poetry being featured this week! Once again a shared feature with your mom - awesome! Love, Shar
Brown Avatar
November 24, 2008 at 6:19 AM
Trudy, congratulations on your featured write. Love, Carol
Fawcett Avatar
November 23, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Trudy, congratulations on your poem being featured this week. Well deserved. Love, Nigel
Meyer Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Love it Trudy. I miss my best friend! ~J~
Winter Avatar
September 15, 2008 at 5:36 AM
So beautifully expressed. A powerful tribute to the joys of friendship. Love, Shar
Mason Avatar
September 14, 2008 at 8:32 PM
Very beautifully done here, Trudy. I don't think I've "met" you yet but I see you have a number of new writes in so I just wanted you to know that I really appreciate this warm truth ... smile ... Glad you're at the Soup!
Jordan Avatar
September 14, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Excellent rhyme and flow really enhanced the wonderful message this poem delivers - A wonderful job - God Bless
Burton Avatar
September 14, 2008 at 12:27 PM
beautiful!!!! that was well written and very soothing I must say to the soul. This poem is going in the favs[smiling]
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