Category Archives: Friendship

Not Blood Alone

I greet you as a friend– As I’m not any other. Your sister I can never be– And not your mother. Only ancient ancestral blood Flows through our kindred veins, So, we are denied the legal bond A family name … Continue reading

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Bless Those Days

What were the odds that we would meet– From different schools in distant towns? Our ages and grades were not the same, And yet, some common ground was found. It must have been the plan of God. He knew exactly … Continue reading

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Unacceptable

 Why did you come to me eager and ready to know me– if you meant to leave? Why did you take me to such joyful places That leaving them, my heart would grieve?  Rejection engulfed me when you put on … Continue reading

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Losses of the Heart

There are losses of the heart that no one sees. They see the tears but know not why my heart is grieved. It mourns for you, it weeps for love, it cries for me. It considers what we had and … Continue reading

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Deep Confusion

How can I possibly express the depth of my confusion? Our friendship seems to lie in ruins– is it really just illusion? Do I truly see or does rejection blind my tear filled eyes? If things are fine then why … Continue reading

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Meant to Endure

If my words are not too eloquent, And my heart seems not too near, It’s because I’m floundering right now– Rethinking things I once thought clear. What I thought was truth I now question. What I thought was love has … Continue reading

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My Heart Goes Too

Why is it that you’ve closed your heart to mine? I’m your friend and friendship lasts beyond all time. God’s Word says we should not forsake a friend. It seems that means we stick together past the end.  I’ll not … Continue reading

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Loving Too Much

It’s too much when I question my value. It’s too much when I put myself down. It’s too much when I go beyond measure To avoid doubtful looks or frowns. It’s too much when I let my emotions Wreak havoc … Continue reading

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Ingress

There was a beautiful castled estate. Its lands were open and there was no gate. The owner was certainly generous and kind. There wasn’t a single ‘No Trespassing’ sign. With no fences to hinder, access was assured To grounds that … Continue reading

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I Found A Friend

I went near and far. I sought here and there. I looked all around. I thought I’d been everywhere. But, with all my ears could hear, And all my eyes pursue, My heart was not prepared For finding you! I … Continue reading

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For Friendship’s Sake

  My familiar pal, intimate companion, Cherished confidant and chum. I hope you enjoy this little poem– It’s not deep, but it’s not glum! How could I be sad and mournful, Much less, morose or ever grim, With such a … Continue reading

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Friendships Being Born

True friendships are a wonder. It’s so hard to comprehend How two souls meet each other And make themselves a friend. Truly, they are mysterious, New friendships being born, Somehow, gaining parentage, Emerging as they form. New life, full of … Continue reading

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I Know That Heart

You’ve been open through the years, Showed your feelings and your fears. You haven’t backed away from sharing In truth, you’ve been quite daring. I’ve never wondered where I stood, You’ve told me as you felt you could. And knowing … Continue reading

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A Friend I Cherish

Thinking of you is a pleasure. Thinking of you is a delight. Thinking of you comes naturally To me, anytime, day or night. Forgetting you would cause me great pain. Forgetting you would be impossible As long as my mind … Continue reading

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