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True Friends Forever

When you're weary, feeling small I’ll be by your side forever more. Through good times and bad We’ve been best friends - Here for each other Until our lives on earth end. We’ve shared a bond All of our life Secrets remain … secret In you I have total trust A friend so rare and precious our bond will remain forever Until our lord returns us to dust When You’re weary feeling small – taken from Bridge over Troubled Water By Simon and Garfunkel Contest – Music to my ears – Sponsor Silent One 31~7~15

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James Fraser

Date: 10/10/2015 1:21:00 PM

This is wonderful Jan. Having a bewst friend is bliss in today's society, hugs//James xx

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2015 2:15:00 PM

Bridge over troubled water is one of my all time favourite tracks having a friend like Daz who has been so supportive to me made it quite easy to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Mama Bear

Date: 8/5/2015 6:04:00 PM

Nothing quite like a best friend They are parts of ourselves and we are blessed to have them Well done my dear Hugs Edith

Jan Allison
Date: 8/5/2015 6:08:00 PM

Think I will send this to Darren I think he will appreciate the sentiment:-:-) When we first started writing together he described me as his best friend - I would describe him as the best friend I have never met - he is very special to me:-) hugs jan xx

Rachel Preston

Date: 8/1/2015 9:19:00 AM

Lovely words Jan x

Jan Allison
Date: 8/1/2015 9:21:00 AM

Thanks Rachel it is one of my all time favourite tunes:-) hope you are having an awesome break and the sun is shining for you:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/1/2015 12:58:00 AM

I loved this one Jan, love the song and this does it justice!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/1/2015 3:56:00 AM

Thanks Arthur - the song is one of my all time favourites:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/31/2015 9:26:00 PM

Love the SONG choice, love your THEME and love your poem, Jan!!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/1/2015 3:54:00 AM

Thanks so much Andrea it is one of my all time favourite songs :-) hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/31/2015 8:39:00 PM

Hello Jan... true friends are gold shaped into human form, and we all need those special people in our lives to lift us when things can get a little bit rough, as well us needing to be there for them - good luck Jan - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 8:48:00 PM

Wise words indeed Lindsay -when Bob had his surgery there were friends who had been on the cancer journey too and were there to support us every step of the way - we are truly blessed to have people like that in our lives - my father didn't support me at all - wouldn't let me tell mum and the pressure on me was immense as he expected me to care for mum and act as normal - if it wasn't for starting to write poetry I don't think I would have coped:-( hugs jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 7/31/2015 8:06:00 PM

Great write Jan. I love Simon and Garfunkel. I saw them in concert. Just amazing vocals. Think I'll listen now : )

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 8:44:00 PM

Thanks for making me well jealous lol:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith
Date: 7/31/2015 8:14:00 PM

I still have the ticket stub...their last concert together before they has the reunion in Central Park...1983...I was a senior in High School...to think My oldest is that age now

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 8:10:00 PM

Oh Tim I would have loved to have seen them live - that song is one I have earmarked for my funeral along with Immortality by Celine Dion lol - having had the difficult task to sort out music for dad's funeral made me realise I need to think about what I want and not leave it to others to decide - oh aren't I the happy one lol:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/31/2015 5:21:00 PM

Jan, I enjoyed this piece and its message as well. Having a true friend is like finding gold or a rare jewel. Friendship is a blessing and a gift. Something to be treasured with your whole heart. Your poem compliments Simon and Garfunkel's lyrics very well. Best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis 7

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 5:49:00 PM

It closed with this poem being submitted - I got an N/A but I am happy with the poem:-) Hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.
Date: 7/31/2015 5:36:00 PM

If it had not closed I think you would placed high with this poem:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 5:27:00 PM

The contest closed when I submitted this and has since been judged. I have always adored this song and when i first started here wrote an acrostic poem http://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/bridge_over_troubled_water_543867 :-) hugs jan xx

Pam Deremer

Date: 7/31/2015 4:10:00 PM

I enjoyed your poem. Thank you.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/31/2015 4:12:00 PM

Thanks for being the first to comment Pam:-) hugs jan xx