Nora's Poetry Page # 1
A PRECIOUS FRIEND
Throughout this journey of life
We accumulate many relationships;
Some are casual acquaintances;
Many are associates
Involved in a shared area of interest;
Some work closely with us;
A few are good, understanding friends;
But, if we are fortunate,
We may reap the benefits
And rich rewards
Of having one precious
friend!
This friend shares our
deepest thoughts
And feelings;
Has patience to listen;
Tries to understand;
Is willing to
offer feedback;
Provides support
and encouragement;
Makes us
feel special
By sincere
words of praise
And positive
input;
Also
has true concern
And
cares enough to supply
Honest
evaluation and even rebuke
When
necessary;
Endures
the fallout
From
our volatile emotions
And
has the tenacity to hang
in
And
still love us!
Always
dependable - always
there!
For
all these things
-
And
many more -
I
am deeply grateful
To
you - My Precious
Friend!
Honoria
A. Groves