Old Friends

To have a warm and a faithful friend who cheers in an adverse hour Is the gift you never wish offend to inherit life's great dower

Daughter Aris and friends

Old friends are the best of treasures

they say the kindest things of us

Amidst rebuke they bring pleasures

our deepest thoughts they will discuss

 

We look to them for a gracious tongue

they guard dear our own dignity

Upon shoulders hopes and fears hung

that boost our own ability

 

To have a warm and faithful friend

who cheers in the adverse hour

Is that you never wish offend

to inherit life's great dower

 

To some I think I am a pain

but most my friends don't seem to mind

They know it is because I am vain

though to them I am always kind

 

We all have little faults it seems

may they not be large in measure

My friends are those which make the dreams

not a struggle but a pleasure

 

Author's Note

I have always been exceptionally grateful for the few friends I could count on one hand.They are the ones that renew my faith and give my life dignity. The picture is of my daughter and two friends.Two with whom she is still friends. She is in her 4th year of college with Emily her room mate pictured in the back.

Reviews

[DanielScanlon]

Hey Tate:
I enjoyed that very much. Provided warmth to the soul. Thank you. I too have my 'core" friends who serve as the fabric to my life. Some may be rough as denim, others being soft as cotton...they create a unique balance.
I will continue to "read on" God bless.

[An Ordinary Woman]

your a beautiful person. I mean, it's great that your an awesome poet, but I appreciate Tate Morgan a little more every time I stop by. This is wonderful.

and the pic is lovely, a great choice to enhance your words.

[JanuaryDreamer♥]

this is an awesome poem :) great job!

[Jvl narasimharao]

As a Rhymer I love this poem.Even the message is wonderful

[Jerry Ables]

Such an excellent piece, Tate, on the treasures of true friendship. Most genuinely appreciated. May you & yours be ever peaceful and safe:)

[Brette Medb]

Many friends come and go throughout our lives but they always leave their mark and there are some that stick with us no matter what and a true blessing they indeed are.


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[An owl on the moon]

How this inspired me to think back... back to where I grew up and those who helped shape me and who I still have contact with online now... This is a beautiful, lifting dedication to true friends.. those who never quite leave us.

[anne p. murray- LadeeAn..]

I enjoy your writings, they capture life! You write with enthusiasm and honest emotion...refreshing

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My friends are those which make the dreams
not a struggle but a pleasure

This was beautiful through and through. Love those last lines.
Friends are wonderful, and being a friend to someone is special. Finding the true friends is the trick. They are hard to come by sometimes, but if we have just 1 true friend then we do need to hang on.
Lovely poem Tate, looks like Im gonna enjoy reading your work.

[Kelly M.]

Friends are one of the best things in life! They boost you up when you are sad and encourage you when you feel discouraged! They're company when you are alone! This was a sweet write on that! Friends mean so much to me! :) 100/100 and added to my favorites! :)