I Found Love in Friendship

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Lisann
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since 2001-01-31

Posts 350

0 posted 2001-07-02 11:50 PM

Just when I thought
Time had set me free
Memories from my past
Kept hanting me.
I did everything I could
To ease my pain
But those memories were too strong
And I relived them once again.
I am so tired of
Listening to the sound of my tears
Tired of allowing my life
To be controlled by my fears.
In my life,
everything had gone wrong
I needed a friend
And that's when you came along.
You gave me a gift
When you opened your heart.
I knew you were special
Right from the start.
You entered my heart
And destroyed my wall.
You've shown me more patience
Than I can ever recall.
I wanted so much to run from you
To protect my heart
So you wouldn't hurt me too.
But,
As time went on,
You opened my eyes
And set my heart free,
You are more than a friend
YOU ARE LIKE A SISTER TO ME.
With you in my life
I learned how to love
You are my angel
Sent straight from heaven above.
I spent my life living in fear,
Running from love
Year after year.
I finally stopped running
Stopped being scared
I learned how to love
Learned how to care.
I still get confused at times
And I hope this will change
Your friendship has helped me
To release my heart from this pain
You gave me hope deep down inside
You've shown me I no longer need
To run and hide.
You have broken my walls
Released me from my past
I see my future
With love at last.
You gave me it all
But you will never know
Just how much you have helped me to grow.
Written and dedicated to my soul sister Jane.

MARK V SHELDON
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since 2001-06-21

Posts 3015
In a corporeal internship...

1 posted 2001-07-03 12:05 PM

I would be honored to receive a poem like this. I hope Jane has read this, though I don't doubt, in her heart, she already knows. Very emotive write, Lisann... keep the pen flowing.

-MVS

"If you think you know it all, you have a lot to learn."

"Everyone can hear; few can listen."

cpalmer
Senior Member

since 2001-06-26

Posts 977
Phoenix, Az

2 posted 2001-07-03 11:35 AM

Oh Lisann!
That was just beautiful, a tribute to a friend from the heart...I love to read your writings!
Cindi

God is our inspiration; Words of the heart can be music to our ears
Cpalmer

Lisann
Member

since 2001-01-31

Posts 350

3 posted 2001-07-03 11:55 AM

Thank you for your replies. to answer your question Mark---No, Jane has not yet read it. But July 6th is her birthday and I was planning on giving it to her then.

MyEnchanted_Melody
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since 2001-05-30

Posts 1106
across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be.

4 posted 2001-07-03 06:15 PM

I am so tired of
Listening to the sound of my tears
Tired of allowing my life
To be controlled by my fears.
==================

This has touched me deeply........
You are lucky to have such a friend and she is lucky to have such a caring appreciating friend......
My wishes for a great ever growing friendship for the two of you.....

Thank you.....
******************************

It's only me.......only me
I hope that would suffice eternally

{{to cross a sea of wonder, and hold close at heart all dreams}}

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

5 posted 2001-07-03 06:18 PM

This will be a wonderful birthday present shared with a few tears I think

Aimster
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since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

6 posted 2001-07-03 09:51 PM

Lisann,

I smiled while I read this...for
I too have a friend like this. Isn't
it remarkable how people come into our
lives when we least expect it or really
don't want anyone to...and they change
it for the better and show us love. sorry
dont mean to ramble...at any rate,
just a really beautiful poem! hope your
friend has a great bday, and that you
two continue this wonderful friendship
of yours for many years to come.
take care.
amy

"but i see your true colors,
shining through...
i see your true colors
and that's why i love you"
~phil collins~

Lisann
Member

since 2001-01-31

Posts 350

7 posted 2001-07-09 12:45 PM

Just a quick note to tell you all how things went this weekend. I gave Jane the poem inside of a homemade card and she cried. It actually brought tears to her eyes. Which of course brought tears to mine. The power of the human spirit is amazing. When two hearts connect, whether through romance, friendship or family the power of love is overwhelming--there really is no words to describe the feelings we both shared friday night. Except to say that for the first time in my life I heard the words I Love You from a woman. It was also the first time I have ever said them to a woman. As you can tell by some of my other writings, I have had a very difficult childhood--never trusted anyone but, I am very happy that I have overcome that.

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