Ann Foster Poet Free verse

You

You laugh at all my jokes, ‘
even the ones that are not funny.
You listen to my troubles, 
making them your own. 
You know my words,
before I speak,
my actions before their taken.
You are not offended,
at my laugh.
You know my song,
but continue still to listen.

God must have put you here,
right here, in my path,
as I am not good with direction. 
He knew I needed …
An Abbott to my Costello, 
A green cherry to my fruit cake,
An Angel in the dark,
A Hero without a cape,
A bright light, in the madness.  
 
The parent I never had, 
the sibling that I missed,
the companion, 
the ally
a true friend.

Each day standing
tall in my shadow.
Eternally, ceaselessly there…
supporting, and cheering me on.

I am grateful.

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Sharon Nyambowo July 26, 2022 at 2:22 AM What a beautiful piece.

Joe Maverick July 25, 2022 at 11:46 PM A good memory then Ann.' What a great thing To have had such a positive effect on you You will often, revisit the moments shared and Gain fortitude, I will offer..)

Smita Kulkarni August 15, 2019 at 2:46 PM What a sweet poem! You are so fortunate to have such a friend in your life! -Smita Ann Foster August 15, 2019 at 9:59 PM She is gone. People get old. It is sad. But in my heart, forever is just the beginning of everything. Have a truly blessed day. Ann

Darlene De Beaulieu June 16, 2019 at 6:07 PM Hello Anne Foster, I am so pleased that you have true friends,to be there when you need them. have a nice day my friend. Ann Foster June 16, 2019 at 7:24 PM This was written for my "adopted" mother. She took in stray cats, and people that had like kind tendencies. :) I wish we all could have someone like her at least once on our side. She is gone. But missed. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

Kurt Ravidas June 9, 2019 at 5:42 AM Nicely done, Ann. Abbott and Costello meet a grateful reader) Ann Foster June 9, 2019 at 7:21 PM I love the there are still some that know who they are... true friends...

Vijay Pandit June 8, 2019 at 8:21 AM An excellent write..this is what a true friend is all about. Well said, Ann. Ann Foster June 9, 2019 at 7:21 PM You are very kind. Ty so much. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Juli- Michelle June 7, 2019 at 10:27 AM There are a few in my life who can fit this description so perfectly penned. Love, Juli-Michelle Ann Foster June 7, 2019 at 1:33 PM You said you had a "few". You are truly blessed indeed. I am so happy you enjoyed it. Ty.

James Edward Lee Sr. June 6, 2019 at 1:36 PM I am grateful for your verse, lovely write Ann, Write on! James Ann Foster June 6, 2019 at 2:10 PM :) ty. I am glad you enjoyed. We all need someone like this in our lives.

Ralph Sergi June 5, 2019 at 8:46 PM Hi Ann: It is nice to know someone who has no luggage but feels for people .' A sincere poem! Ann Foster June 5, 2019 at 9:37 PM Ty for your kind words.