Unexpected Joy

My life was droning along, quite monotonously
like a tired, worn-out song... drawling endlessly

Then one day it happened- two whole lives affected
a simple letter was penned, something unexpected

The letter said “How 'bout it? Can we write a poem together?”
I wanted to say “I doubt it” and avoid it altogether

But the letter said it's “more fun” to write in collaboration
so I said “Okay, let's do this” despite my reservations

We picked a topic at random, I didn't know where to start
but as soul-fated chums, we wrote complementary parts

I started in the middle, while she penned beginning and end
when put together, it made us smile- and we were instant friends!

That's how I came to know her- yes, this wise and clever faerie
a friend I love the very best, a creative visionary

Poems only our tribe would “get”... our silliness in synchrony
I am so glad that we have met, I'm sure she would agree

Like loving mothers, we watch enthralled as our muses frolic and play
such wild creations- we love them all, surprised by what they say!



This describes how I became friends with my dear soul-sister, Caren Krutsinger... the first of many awesome people I would meet on the 'Soup!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Awtry Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 9:50 PM
I love this! I knew it was Caren! I love the idea of you two being moms with these muses/toddlers on a sort of play date! well done! Your admiration and value of your friendship is so clear in this poem.
Mcferran Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 4:21 AM
Thank you so much!! ;)
Krutsinger Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 8:17 PM
I love this one! You know I DO! It makes me feel so humble and pleased and smug. Trixie my muse has formed a little band, and she is banging symbols and drums and stuff. Wait! She is in the car now honking for me to come pick you up, and we will play crazy together! Too bad you are so far far away, and I have to work tomorrow. Down Trixie! Down!
Mcferran Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 4:20 AM
Hahahaahhaaa!! ;D I can picture this so clearly! "Down Trixie! Down!"
Michael Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 5:09 PM
NICE...What a wonderful lady in Caren...Good to know you connected so naturally...speaks volumes...All the best Rhona
Mcferran Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 6:23 PM
Aawww, thank you so much! ;)
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 3:21 PM
this is really charming, Rhona. Yes, Caren is such an amazing person to know on the soup. It's great you became good friends.
Mcferran Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 6:23 PM
Thank you! Yes, I'm so glad she reeled me into the group! ;)
Cunningham Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 2:13 PM
Lovely verse Rhona, you're lucky to have met Caren, a lovely lady here on soup. Tom.
Mcferran Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 6:13 PM
Thank you, Tom! Yes.... she's been a joy & an inspiration to me! ;)
Faulkner Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 1:11 PM
Yes, Caren is a delightful sprite, as is this winsome, warm write!
Mcferran Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Thank you!! :))
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