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Rick
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0 posted 2006-04-03 08:17 AM


I’d love to tell you of a name, but really I can’t find
A special caring sharing soul that really comes to mind
There are people I would call my friends, but rarely do I see
Any of them take the time to spend some time with me

With that I also understand, for I’m forever hurried  
Searching time that isn’t there while being ever worried
Not making time to mingle much, though when I do it’s great
Letting time just rule the roost, until the time’s too late

I don’t much like intrusions or bands that play too loud
I’m distant and might stand alone, though happy in a crowd
I draw my joy from those that show me truth throughout each day
My best friend seems to be a mix of things that come my way

I somehow think that solitude may be my one best friend
My peace, my time of reconcile, to dream on and pretend
For there I seem my happiest, at rest from all around
Where I can find the things I yearn and where a peace is found

It’s when you wake up happy, to a day that’s bright and new
When seeing joy through puppy eyes when playing as they do
The fragrant scent of nature, the sight of beauties hold
The joy we find in sharing when a secret’s softly told

I think a best friend’s all these things, but where is one to look
Many choose religion and the answers from its book
And though I might a little, while praying with my hope
A best friend is a found escape that helps another cope

So if you have a true best friend, with love just hold them tight
For treasures such are rarities, which most will never sight
For days unite acquaintances, which join to face each day
But gifts of love are true best friends, which rarely come our way



© Copyright 2006 Rick Van Weenen - All Rights Reserved
Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2006-04-03 09:40 AM


Rick
A fine piece of writing, enjoyed the read.

JL
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2 posted 2006-04-03 09:56 AM


Ditto!!
Great write.

JL


OwlSA
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3 posted 2006-04-03 04:46 PM


I love this and can empathise with every word.  On this forum, there are many good, true, loyal friends.  I loved the part about seeing through puppy eyes, and the animal world is a wonderful place to seek true friends.  I find animals so much easier than people for two-way-communication, -understanding, -acceptance -love, -respect, -loyalty and -appreciation.

- Owl

passing shadows
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4 posted 2006-04-03 08:12 PM


oh Rick...such a wonderful uplifting write!!

This is so good to read you again!

Sunshine
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5 posted 2006-04-03 08:42 PM


A best friend is a found escape that helps another cope

~*~

We have some special friends...
and when we are there, or they more likely are here, in our neck of the woods, we have at times referred to one another as "escape goats"...

because "they" need us.

And then? We "escape" from the world.

We know we do this, we delight at the opportunities...

and we laugh all the way through the hours.

Thank you for this, Rick.  I think I will send it to them!




Bonnie j
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6 posted 2006-04-03 08:50 PM


Such beauty and truth in your words.
I enjoyed the tenderness that came flowing across these pages of blue.
Hugs
BonBon

icequeen
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7 posted 2006-04-03 10:12 PM


I somehow think that solitude may be my one best friend
My peace, my time of reconcile, to dream on and pretend
For there I seem my happiest, at rest from all around
Where I can find the things I yearn and where a peace is found


I think you and I are alike, friend
I truly enjoyed this. Its wonderful!


Caroline

He who wants a rose must respect the thorn.
- Persian Proverb

Rick
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8 posted 2006-04-04 07:41 AM


Dear Seymour, thank you for your reply, as always nice to see you here my friend.

JL, thanks for the reply, much appreciated.

OwlSA, great reply, the animal world and their love is a wonderful place my friend, my animals all show me so much affection, which I can never repay, unconditional love.
thanks for your reply my friend.

Dear Dixie, so good to see you again my friend, you have been missed, thank you so much for your reply, means a lot.

Dear Sunshine, thank you for your reply dear friend, you are always there keeping me strong, thanks and be well.


Bonnie j, tenderness is in your reply my friend, thank you so much for your time, I truly appreciate it.

icequeen, we may well be alike, and I do believe that many if not all are alike in thinking, I tell what my heart thinks and am so happy there is people as yourself who will read my few words and reply, thank you so much for that Caroline.

To you all my friends, thank you all once again for your replies, I love each and every one of them, be well dear friends till again.

Sincerely
Rick

BluesSerenade
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9 posted 2006-04-08 02:33 AM


Thank you for this poem and the peaceful easy feeling.

Your writing always lifts my spirits, Rick.

*wonderful*

StevenS
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10 posted 2006-04-08 05:47 AM


Enjoyed very much Rick. :-)
Klassy Lassy
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11 posted 2006-04-08 08:15 AM


yes, a friend is "the joy we find in sharing."  I loved reading this, Rick, and think about the heart it takes to be a friend.  Bless yours!

~ Karen

nakdthoughts
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12 posted 2006-04-08 09:05 AM


Rick you are so wise

I enjoy your poems for their meanings and their smoothness of rhythm and rhyme.

Always good to read and see you

hugs
M

cusick
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13 posted 2006-04-08 09:10 AM


A great read
Real friends last forever whereas lovers come and go.

Maggie

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14 posted 2006-04-08 10:07 AM


You just told 90% of my life story....the other ten is, those beautiful exceptions that make the rest of it bearable. Most of mine live here, or visit here from time to time.

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Androgynous
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15 posted 2006-04-08 01:08 PM


"I somehow think that solitude may be my one best friend
My peace, my time of reconcile, to dream on and pretend
For there I seem my happiest, at rest from all around
Where I can find the things I yearn and where a peace is found"

You decribe a familiar feeling in this verse, great poem, in awe  

Love

Rick
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16 posted 2006-04-09 07:55 AM


BluesSerenade, I am so happy if I can lift your spirits so, it is my pleasure, thank you so much for your reply, great to see you.

StevenS, thank you for your reply, much appreciated.

Dear Karen, bless your heart, thank you so much for your kind words, very much heart felt and enjoyed.

nakdthoughts, thank you for your words here my friend, always nice to catch up with you and share but just a little time, be well.

Maggie, sometimes just lucky to have one or the other dear friend, life is indeed a strange place, and if our quota was just one best friend, that would be just enough.
Thank you for your reply, appreciated and heart felt.

Ratleader, you are lucky to have them around you dear friend, thank God for the 10 percent that keeps us going and sain, enjoy your time and friends and be well.

Androgynous, wonderful to see you here my friend and welcome to passions, it is a great place that you will enjoy. Thank you so much for your great reply, I will watch for you and we will write again, take care.

To you all my friend, thank you all again for your replies, each was much appreciated and enjoyed. Be well you all.

Sincerely
Rick


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