Best Friendships Poems
Some people you meet leave an lasting impression
Some pass through without even a mention
The ones that stand out
Leave us no doubt
Friendships for life are without exception
For Linda, Freddie, Chan, & others that meant something true to us…
Another departure…
Another wistful teardrop
Embracing yesterday’s candid goodbye
No longer can we touch their physical soul.
But, we
Can keep amnesia’s accented clef at bay
Holding their voice beyond new tomorrows
…
It is the triangle of life’s conundrum
When we slow dance with the arms of Why
The breaths of How
The misunderstood elegance of inevitabilities
We are taught the 2 guarantees of life: Death & Taxes
Yet, only one really means more to us
Within sunrise’s incipience
We hold convex reflections with incandescent sadness.
Yet, time allows opportunity to fly higher than God’s perspective
EVEN through our limited wisdoms
While we cherish
Remember
The Candles in our wind
…
I whisper silent prayers for our friends, family, & colleagues that now SOAR WITHIN!
For they may no longer be in front of you & I...
They are
And always shall be
By
Our
Side
©Drake J. Eszes
I was honored to have Chan on our Stand As 1 show back in March 2014. It was a deeply memorable show. You can listen to how it all went down here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/standas1/2014/03/16/stand-as-1-returns-wspecial-guest-that-archaic-poet
With the wisdom in my heart I must agree
For at times it knows what I cannot see.
People in my life may come and go,
But only a few I want to get to know.
Sincerity is the most admirable trait.
That's my thought; not open to debate.
In a woman, it's apparent in her every word.
In her writing, her love and kindness is heard.
She shows signs of being humble and meek,
She's the kind of friend I will always seek.
In a man, there are qualities I admire and embrace.
Vestiges perceived though I've not seen a face.
A touch of Robin Hood, Braveheart, Sir Galahad.
I'd be a loyal friend of this combination of a lad.
If you find such a person it quite likely is a sign
that such people can be found, even if it's online.
friendships take.....time
an investment of emotions
sacrifice
determination not to let
things slide
intentional
it's all intentional
perhaps unconventional
in a world where
look out for Number 1
is the best tune to hum
true friendships
don't happen in a void
"I don't have the time"
not the right rhyme
for friendship's poetic rhythm
Friendships take...love
not the conditional kind
but unconditionally blind
to the faults
and seeing the sincere
hidden inside
a friend will confide
and abide
in friendship's sphere
dear and near
Friendships take...visits
drop by to say, "Hi!"
and share a piece of pie
to laugh and cry
and watch the days go by
friendships are forever
didn't you know?
when your soul is on show
affection can grow
friendships take me
friendships take you
always and forever new
a true friend
it's so true
is someone
so perfectly and exactly and endearingly like you!
Dedicated to Richard L on his birthday!
FRIENDSHIPS
Friends are the family
You choose for yourself
They're not built on money
Or to improve your health
They add so much to us
It's hard to relay
But disown a good friend
There's a high price to pay
A friend in your heart
Is worth two in the mind
A good friend, a true friend
Is real hard to find
Once you have found one
Do not let them go
With good friends beside you
You'll defeat any foe
A true lasting friendship
Built over the years
They've sat and laughed with you
And dried lots of tears
Birth, marriage and death
They've witnessed it all
You've tripped and you've stumbled
They won't let you fall
They'll guide you and help you
Sort out bloodied knees
With a smile and a soft word
Troubles halved with great ease
They'll coax and cajole you
To stand up for yourself
Their friendship's a free gift
You've no need for wealth
A return of this favour
Is all that they ask
No time and no money spent
The easiest of tasks
A two lane arrangement
To “Give as you receive”
If you don't return it
Expect them to leave
You'll upset their feelings
You could make them cry
Now sad and dejected
You wave them goodbye
So listen to me now
And listen up well
A friendships no possession
You're unable to sell
You can't count out friendship
It's deep in your heart
If asked to explain
You'll know where to start
It is spiritual, it's loving
It's “never say die”
It's a handshake or a warm hug
A glint in the eye
It's a total emotion
It stands out alone
It's a humorous message
Or a chat on the phone
It's often unspoken
No words to explain
You just think of the person
To smile once again
A loving mutual bond
Between two good friends
No matter the distance
The miles it transcends
So look out for your good friends
Keep them in your heart
Distance or time parted
Can't keep you apart
So love and cherish them
Your love you will send
From this day forever
Til your life's at it's end.
Way back, when I was about six years old
In kindergarten, I met my first friend
Never knew our friendship would be so gold
You can't predict when a friendship will end
I've had many friends that have come and gone
Some moved, some became foes, some sadly died
Some friendships just keep on going on and on
My first friend- has always been by my side
Now in our sixties, still friends- all these years
Last night, in a pub, out in bad weather
We reminisced while with both sipped our beers
We toasted to- "We've grown old together"
We'll always be friends 'till one of us dies
Teardrops will fall on our final...good-byes
Our friendship is gold
Many stories to be told
We're both growing old
Time is too precious
To be frittered today
There are not enough hours
As the sand runs away
But I halt my obsession
With the ticks and the tocks
Or the tasks to be done
Or the hands on the clocks
That fly round so quickly
As if life slips away..
For the moments I'm with you
Are more precious, I'd say
Than the whistling train
That is time passing by
I get lost in this moment
As we sit eye to eye
So let's sit and do 'nothing'
Not a bean. Not a chore.
For your presence is precious
There's no thing I want more
Than just to be present
And enjoy every breath
For we never quite know
How much more we have left
Well cross my eyes and call me Lucy
Met the sweetest lady of the group
She turns my crank, gets my motor a-racing
For poetry I don't give a poop
Should rename the site “Meet A Sweetie”
More appropriate don't ya think
This real cutie's on my mind the whole day
From her cup of nectar I drink
Age doesn't matter when it's a fantasy affair
Thirty years don't mean a thing
As long as our cravings are satisfied each day
The world continues to sing
Met a great big bunch of sweet ladies here
Not enough digits to count 'em
All I can say is my whole life's enriched
Each of these darlings is a gem
So this is my way of thanking youse guys
Where our creativity is nourished
Making all our lives a lot more worth living
Allowing friendships to flourish
LOST FRIENDSHIPS (Satis Shroff)
When old friends
Go asunder,
What remains
Are memories,
Of moments
In tranquility.
When world tremble
And words shiver,
When lips vibrate
And nothing comes out
Of your larynx.
Just the uneasy
Breath from your nostrils.
The silence and solitude
That prevails,
When friendships
Have lost their meanings.
Encounters,
Wiedersehen,
Become embarassing.
And words become superfluous.
The old wounds bleed again,
Causing pain,
That come like sea waves,
Incessantly,
Stab and go.
* * *
© Satis Shroff. All rights reserved
Friendships don't exist....
What the hell is this ...
I've friendships withe more than one.....
And they delight me even more than sun ....
Friends were made to always stand by ....
To stay by your side , to never say goodbye ....
I know sometimes friendships can turn to love and even more ....
But when the person reject you , you should close that door ....
When you fall in love with someone you do respect the decision they've made....
You don't hate him and you don't cut him with your blade ....
Divine days,
Blessings brave
Miracles mentioned
Houses happening
Friends featured
Relatives realistic,
Ready real,
Lunches lovely,
Celebrities caring,
Songs sang,
Guitars great,
Nights nice,
Visits various,
Ways worldly,
Conversations confidential,
Lifestyle luxurious,
Thankful thoughts,
Godly good.
Author: Gwen von Erlach Schutz
TO MY SISTERS AND FRIENDS, SPIRITUAL AND NATURAL
LOVE SHOWED UP, HE GAVE ME YOU AND YOU TO ME
FRIENDSHIPS FORMED TOGETHER, WE ARE AS GOD SAID IT SHALL BE
SO MANY THINGS, TRIALS, TESTS, WE ALL HAVE SHARED
SO MANY WAYS WE HAVE SHOWED EACH OTHER JUST HOW MUCH WE
REALLY CARED
YOU MY SISTERS; MY FRIENDS HAVE ALLOWED ME TO LEAN ON YOU SO I
WOULDN'T STAND ALONE,
TO YOU, I OFFER MY SHOULDER, THANKFUL FOR ALL THE STRENGTH YOU'VE
SHOWN.
GOD SENDS SISTERS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS INTO OUR LIVES
TO SHARE IN LAUGHTER, TO BE A COMFORT WHEN WE OUR HEART CRIES.
MAY THE GOD OF GRACE BLESS OUR MANY TALKS
MAY THE GOD OF GRACE THE JOURNYS WE'LL TOGETHER WALK.
I BELIEVE LOVE BROUGHT US TOGETHER FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
HE GAVE YOU TO ME, SISTERHOOD, FRIENDSHIPS
A VERY SPECIAL GIFT.
Forever Friendships
Forever friendships
Live beyond fear and misgivings,
Ideas and fantasies flow freely.
Each one trusts knowing.
Understanding awakens new insights.
Heartfelt talks bind love’s soul.
Grudges give way to forgiveness.
And forever finds flavor among friends.
Beyond anger and disappointments
Failures and weakness become forgotten.
Annoyances give way to pleasure.
And calmness comes calling, quickly.
Bravely sharing selves,
Friends walk through life, caring.
Away from gossip and scandal,
Delicious days delight in dignity.
Anticipated thoughts thrive.
Hopes listen, patiently recognizing.
And the soul of a forever friend enriches.
Merging life on earth to eternity.
© September 28, 2010
Dane Smith-Johnsen
Form: Parallelismus Membrorum with a touch of aliteration
Every now and then
Along comes a new friend
With a friendship to last
Through times that pass
Together until the end
Then even a time or two
Meeting more makes a few
With special times to share
The laughter, fun and care
Of the life we each go through
I’ll cherish this opportunity
To have friendships of integrity
As I’ve had a few times before
And to be sure there’ll be more
A true friend to them I’ll always be
With this bond of special friends
Grace, Deann and Bronwyn
Even if life sets us apart
We all know in our hearts
We’ll be angels together in heaven
With Love,
Florence McMillian (Flo)
Drowning in labels
not Aesop Fables
not normal retard
like being slapped hard
born an army brat
Lady was the cat
without hardly any hair
they would laugh they would stare
they called me hippie
I seemed so wimpy
stuttered bad in school
looked on as a fool
Navy my biggest break
fluent speech I did make
head trauma
and coma
sent me right back home
no longer freedom
to my best friend
it was my end
a pedophile he called me
ladies' man he didn't see
labels and judgements made
they'll never ever fade