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Just a Friend is Just Enough
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Just a Friend is Just Enough |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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We've never dined by candlelight's glow With the music soft and the champagne cold But we've laughed together, sometimes shed a tear - Every day that passes, you become more dear. I've never found bouquets at my door With your name on the card, but you've given more Sweetness to my life than flower's finest perfume - You give my life sunshine when you walk in the room. I've never slept held close in your arms But your hugs have managed to keep me warm Through many a long and lonely night. In my mind, you're every day's first sight. I've seen mountain majesties, Hawaiian sunsets But when I think of scenery as good as it gets I think of your face breaking into a smile Whether ear-to-ear grin or filled with guile. No matter where our paths may lead Having you in my life fulfills a need And a reason for me to wake each day Though the love I feel isn't something I say. Thank you, my friend, for being who you are In this rotten world, you're a shining star Of goodness and caring, kindness and love. Every night I thank the Father above For the joy of knowing you, being your friend. If I live ten decades, until the very end I'll be looking for you, reaching for your hand Knowing words aren't needed - you understand. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
very nice... and sounds like someone very special indeed... I enjoyed |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
This is an absolute delight....I am sure several people will be e-mailing and E-carding it to that "someone special" in their lives.... this is SO good.... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Suthern, Now that's a friend worth having. Wonderful write. Sy |
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WhiteDragon Member
since 2001-07-07
Posts 70O-town, Fl |
Wow, I like this one.  I just might have to send it to someone. Thanks, Jeremy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Suthern--this is what a true friend should be..you are lucky, and so is your friend. The poem is beautiful, as yours always are! |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
"Just" is forever...  |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Very, very fine poem of adoration! To see a smile on the face of one you live is priceless isn't it! |
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MyEnchanted_Melody Senior Member
since 2001-05-30
Posts 1106across the land of dreams. In your heart, I'd always be. |
Oh......lovely...... You are certainly lucky to have such a friend...... You are both lucky with such a wonderful friendship....... Thank you ************************ It's only me.......only me |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSutherGal~ To have a friend who brings us such joy - is joy itself~ I'm betting my bottom dollar that you give friendship, as good as you get it~ so there are a couple of very fortunate people here indeed ~ You're just the most sincere person~  That's a BIG 10-4 in my book ! ! Love n' hugs n' stuff~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
the only thing that this poem doesn't say is how lucky the friend is to have you....I love everyword of this...*smile* *blink blink* AND....I would wish it was about me....but......rofg....I would start to worry about you if you wanted to have a candlelight dinner with me.... ok, now back to serious...great writing on this one lady |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all so very much for your wonderful replies... I'm truly overwhelmed and very grateful. And I promise to express my thanks to you better (or at least longer *G*) later... but I just slashed open one of my fingers (who said it was safe in an office? LOL) and typing is difficult. Bear with me. *S* |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
truly love this...what a tender message to such a wonderful friend..i have a few like this.. couldnt do without them...hugs, g ps..hope your fingers heals quickly! "If you should die before me, ask if you could bring a friend." |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
No matter where our paths may lead Having you in my life fulfills a need And a reason for me to wake each day Though the love I feel isn't something I say. Thank you, my friend, for being who you are In this rotten world, you're a shining star Of goodness and caring, kindness and love. Every night I thank the Father above For the joy of knowing you, being your friend. If I live ten decades, until the very end I'll be looking for you, reaching for your hand Knowing words aren't needed - you understand. =========================== What a beautiful intend this is... and written with your gift of cadence and meter that I enjoy so.... Hallmark Cards could take a lesson from this... its the perfect gift of verse...and a lovely tribute to love and trust between friends. Very well done poetess Ruthie. Do ya need a band-aid baby? Someone to kiss your booboo   hugs Lady S jm Feels like Im dancing with truth and wisdom |
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Waseem Cheema Member
since 2001-03-16
Posts 369Pakistan |
It is very beautiful... suthern, nice to see u after a long time. |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I love this.. I have a friend like this. I'd like to think that we all do. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"For the joy of knowing you, being your friend. If I live ten decades, until the very end I'll be looking for you, reaching for your hand Knowing words aren't needed - you understand." You've captured such beautiful and tender sentiments Suthern. If we all had a friend who meant as much to us as these lovely words described ... we would each be rich in blessings indeed. I really enjoyed your thoughts in this. Best wishes, /Kit |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Lovely expression of friendship...James |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Cpat Hair: More special than my words can convey. *S* Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed. Lady in White: The thought of someone sharing theis humbles me and gives me joy. *S* Thank you so very much! Seymour: Sweet man, I suspect you know well how worthy such a frind is by BEING such a friend! *S* Thank you! WhiteDragon: I'm so glad you like it and would be honored for you to send it to someone. *S* Thank you! Martie: Sometimes I get wrapped up in what I don't have and won't have... and have to stop and reflect on what I'm blessed with! *S* Thank you so very much... You're the beauty, sweet lady! *S* Nan: I sure hope so! *S* Thank you for reading! VAS: Yes, it is... and very much treasured! *S* Thank you very much! MEM: I sure hope he feels lucky instead of luckless! LOL. Thank you very much! Marge: Well, yanno... my sincerity gets me into BIG trouble at times. *G* But it's one aspect of me I'm satisfied with and hope never changes. *G* I'm not sure I give as good as I get... but I try! *G* Thank you very much... and all that love and hugs stuff back to you, with gratitude. *S* jellybeans: I know I'm lucky to have YOU, dear friend... and I'm so glad you love every word! *S* And for the record, I'd gladly share a dinner with you... with or without candlelight *G*... just for the sake of your company. (However, I think I'll pass on the idea of sleeping close in your arms! LOL) Thank you very much! dgvarner: If you have a few, you know how fortunate you are... for it's quality that matters, not quantity! LOL. Thank you for loving this... and thanks for the healing wishes! Janet Marie: Without love and trust, people aren't friends... they're acquaintances. *S* Thank you so much for enjoying both the message and the method of delivery. *S* (And you should have bought stock in band-aids. *G* I'd have made you rich this past week! LOL) Waseem: Thank you so much! The real beauty is in the person I tried to give tribute to. *S* Temptress: I'd like to think so, too... otherwise we are poor, regardless of the size of our bank accounts. *S* Thank you! Kit: I strongly suspect you've made some special people rich indeed with your friendship. *S* Thank you so much... I'm glad you enjoyed! *S* JamesMichael: Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate your kind response! *S* And to all: I apologize for taking so long to give you my thanks... Whether you ever see these words or not, my gratitude is sincere, however delayed. *S* Thank you! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
'But when I think of scenery as good as it getsI think of your face breaking into a smile' Love ya', gal~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
marge thank you for bringing this back up, I hadn't seen suthern's response, and yeppers this lady's smile is contagious....I miss her, I do *nods her head* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
This is as good as it gets in evpressing the need and the closeness in frienship. There are as many kinds of relatioships as stars above, and this one shines. Beautifully done, Ruth Best wishes and hugs Liz |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Friendship is so special they have sociology college courses on it. Love this poem. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Suthern ~ Treasure this friend, as I lost one this year like that, and never let that go. I am lucky to have made a new one that will help the loss I am feeling but never will anyone replace a "special" friend like one who "understands" without words. This was fantastic, and how lucky you both are. To see real beauty ~ being blindfolded helps! ~* Mysteria *~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
suthern- What an absolutely beautiful render. True friendship is truly priceless. Wonderful words from your pen. hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
How did I miss this??? this is wondeful. . . and will indeed go right into the library. . . excellent. . . -------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Written with tenderness! Corinne |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
yes, yes, I have a friend like this....yes to all of it, every word! " I walked beside the evening sea And dreamed a dream that could not be" George William Curtis" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
It is with sincere hopes that I don't accidentally bump this back up as I give my belated thanks. I apologize profusely for the long delay. *S* Marge & jellybeans: The smile has been lost for a while... thank you both for sticking by me as I searched for the missing. *S* I treasure the friendship you bless me with. *S* Elizabeth Santos: I hope it never dims. *S* Thank you so much! walker: I've learned a few lessons on the subject since writing this... so that now I appreciate friendship even more. Thank you! Mysteria: I do treasure it. *S* And though special friends aren't replaceable and are never forgotten, I hope your new friend brings you comfort and eventually another type of "special." *S* Thank you! vlraynes: Priceless and treasured. *S* Thank you very much for those kind words. Sven: You honor me... and I thank you. *S* Corinne: Thank you so much for reading. *S* Irish Rose: Your approval makes me smile. *S* Thank you! |
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