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

Date: 7/26/2022 2:22:00 AM

What a beautiful piece.

Joe Maverick

Date: 7/25/2022 11:46:00 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

Date: 8/15/2019 2:46:00 PM

What a sweet poem! You are so fortunate to have such a friend in your life! -Smita

Ann Foster
Date: 8/15/2019 9:59:00 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

Date: 6/16/2019 6:07:00 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
Date: 6/16/2019 7:24:00 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.