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TerryW
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since 2000-03-23
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Louisville, Mississippi, USA

0 posted 2000-04-25 01:53 PM


To My Anam Cara

You are the greatest blessing
That my heart can ever know
For the friendship between us
Is purer than the purest snow.

Your smile is like the sunshine
Pouring from the heavens above
Warming all the darkened corners
Of my heart with brightest love.

Your laughter is the bubbling
Of the clearest brook or stream
Gently soothing all my worries
Into a fading silent dream.

You give me strength to carry on
When I am feeling weak
For I know you are right beside me
With every step I take.

You always patiently listen
To all my hopes and dreams
I can even share my secrets
For I know you will keep them for me.

'Tis truly the greatest honor,
This friendship between you and me
You will be my greatest treasure
From now through eternity.

Terry Woodson



 ~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

© Copyright 2000 Terry A. Woodson, Jr. - All Rights Reserved
TerryW
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Posts 779
Louisville, Mississippi, USA
1 posted 2000-04-25 01:56 PM


Guys,
     To give just a little explanation, this poem's title comes from an old Celtic tradition.  Anam is the Gaelic word for soul, and Cara is the Gaelic word for friend.  Thus, an Anam Cara is a "Soul Friend", someone with whom you share absolutely everything.   This is the truest friend you can ever have!

 ~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

WolfsMate
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since 2000-01-14
Posts 121
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2 posted 2000-04-25 02:23 PM


A beautiful verse!

 "You never have to worry...Never fear for I am near"

Meadowmuse
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3 posted 2000-04-25 05:04 PM


"'Tis truly the greatest honor,
This friendship between you and me
You will be my greatest treasure
From now through eternity."


Terry, your devotion is wonderfully conveyed with this lovely poem.

~ Claire


 Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau

mariee66
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since 2000-01-30
Posts 596
Recess, OfYourMind
4 posted 2000-04-25 05:16 PM


Soul friends are the most cherished~
I hope you show this poem to that friend~
Beautiful, Terry~
Marie~


[This message has been edited by mariee66 (edited 04-25-2000).]

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554

5 posted 2000-04-25 05:36 PM


terry this is excellent.
and very cool...I love the use of the celtic proverbs and their meanings
lovely poem of friendship.
very nice work here,
take care, jm

 Well the sun sets gently on your shoulders
And it makes me want to touch you there.
And the light in your eyes makes me feel
Like there's something much better out there
Something kind...
And I know someday I might be looking around
Trying to find some purpose
Well purpose it can't be that hard to find
As long as I've got the wind...
The wind and your love to carry me.
vertical horizon



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6 posted 2000-04-26 02:22 AM


Oh, Terry~
To know such a friend is one of life's greatest treasures.

Yeah .. it is.
Thank you for this beautiful piece.
Sent it to my bestest friend ... my 'Anam Cara'.

Thank you for such a lovely poem to share.
Love ya'
~*Marge*~


 ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29
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Sydney, Australia
7 posted 2000-04-26 03:54 AM


Terry, the words you chose for your 'Anam Cara' were perfect - you write with such style - I do so very much enjoy your writings     Roniece  
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