Open Poetry #9 |
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Friendship's Shelter |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
When storm clouds cover the sunshine And you are pelted by the rain, My arms will be your shelter, As they embrace away your pain. When troubles come, as they will, I'll be there to dry the tears, I will help to lighten the burdens, And to ease your deepest fears. I'll be there to sing your praises, And to share your every sorrow, I'll be there to help you through the night, As we wait for the next tomorrow. Together we'll climb those mountains, As we reach for the bluest skies, And in those dark and lonely hours, We will try to answer the whys. With pleasure I'll share your many joys, With pride I will call you my friend, Forever I'll be right by your side, Until, this journey's end. [This message has been edited by BSC (edited 08-21-2000).] |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi BSC.... This was truly one of the most beautiful tributes to friendship that I have read here! It flowed like a silken stream, and felt so warm to read. Wonderful writing on this, my friend! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
WOW, It can never get better than this... such a wonderful right-from-the-heart poem... great work, bonnie... regards, sudhir |
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JnR4eva Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 377Bronx, NY |
Beautifully written poem for a freind. They are truly lucky to have you as one ![]() "my love is my motivation my love is my inspiration perception of this poem is your interpretation" -- me |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Bonnie, oh my gosh this is so beautiful and touching. You represent the true meaning of friendship here. Juls |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Bonnie this is incredibly beautiful.. oh for the whole world to enjoy a freindship like yours...simply a wonderful poem and so well written..thank you for posting it...poems like this always renew my faith in mankind! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ok Bonnie, even tho the sun was not in this beautiful piece, one can see your heart is...well done, little one! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
BSC - Great flow on this poem - and the subject is perfect. |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Sunny1, Thank you so much for reading and your kind reply. Sudhir, Thanks for reading and the WOW. JnR4eva, Thanks, means alot. Juls, Awww, you're too sweet, thanks. Ethome, Thank you so much for reading and for your kind reply. Karilea, First line...sunshine....thanks for reading and the well done! LngJhn, Thanks for reading and the reply. Thank you all I truly do appreciate your replies. Bonnie |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Bonnie this is so beautiful... a wonderful expression and dedication of comittment and devotion. So often I recall you writing poems of friendship... you must be a gift to all who share your day with you. take care jm |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Thanks JM for reading and for your kind reply, I truly appreciate you taking the time. Bonnie |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is a true poem of friendship at its deepest level, when I can "embrace away your pain". This one is right from the heart And well written, too Liz |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Straight from your heart, Bonnie. One of the kindest, sweetest hearts I have found here. Very well done and a loving (strong) tribute to a friend. Love, Marcy |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Heartfelt tribute and well written piece. Be Well Kethry "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Liz, Your reading and your kind reply mean alot. Thank you. Marcy, Thanks so much, let's not even get into whose got the tender heart....you'd win, hands down. Kethry, Thanks for reading and your kind reply. All of your kind words are very much appreciated. Thank you. Bonnie |
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English Rose Member
since 2000-08-20
Posts 211Berkshire, England |
This was so moving and so beautiful I would think myself lucky indeed to have just one such friendship. |
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rosepetals25![]()
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
BSC, What a beautiful poem! I love it ![]() I know I will send this to many of my friends. rp25 |
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monte Junior Member
since 2000-06-22
Posts 33 |
How lucky I am to be able to call you my friend and know that part of this may apply to our friendship. Great job |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
English Rose, Rosepetal and Monte...Thanks so much for reading and for your kind replies. Monte....You know it!!! Bonnie |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Bonnie~ It's so evident that friendship lives abundantly in your heart. Your work is always a delight to read. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Eddie de Jong Junior Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 27 |
WOW. Eloquence personified. If we could only each have one friend like that, the world would be a better place. |
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Elizabeth![]() ![]()
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I love this! It's exactly what I want to be able to do for those that I care about. Your work is very touching, Bonnie, so keep it up! Elizabeth |
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