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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. Login to Reply

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..) Login to Reply

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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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.

Kurt Ravidas Date: 6/9/2019 5:42:00 AM Nicely done, Ann. Abbott and Costello meet a grateful reader) Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 6/9/2019 7:21:00 PM I love the there are still some that know who they are... true friends...

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/8/2019 8:21:00 AM An excellent write..this is what a true friend is all about. Well said, Ann. Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 6/9/2019 7:21:00 PM You are very kind. Ty so much. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Juli- Michelle Date: 6/7/2019 10:27:00 AM There are a few in my life who can fit this description so perfectly penned. Love, Juli-Michelle Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 6/7/2019 1:33:00 PM You said you had a "few". You are truly blessed indeed. I am so happy you enjoyed it. Ty.

James Edward Lee Sr. Date: 6/6/2019 1:36:00 PM I am grateful for your verse, lovely write Ann, Write on! James Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 6/6/2019 2:10:00 PM :) ty. I am glad you enjoyed. We all need someone like this in our lives.

Ralph Sergi Date: 6/5/2019 8:46:00 PM Hi Ann: It is nice to know someone who has no luggage but feels for people .' A sincere poem! Login to Reply Ann Foster Date: 6/5/2019 9:37:00 PM Ty for your kind words.