Philia: A Poem for Friends

This is dedicated to my friends on ATS and elsewhere.

Philia: A Poem For Friends

If not for friends where would we be;
For friends break bitter monotony.
What wouldn’t Mankind do for friends?
For friendship begins when losses end;
When life’s path wends for friends it stops.
Wrought places for friends some family cannot.
But for friends’ support our legs would fail;
Our love for friends can cure what ails.
Can lift our sails, for friends know how
Word or deed for friends can soothe the brow.
To intuit what to do for friends in return,
May we listen and gauge for friends and discern,
Leave space for friends till time stitches wounds,
For friends might need us to lean on soon.


(this is the first pic I uploaded to ats!)

Hope you have a great day!!

a reply to: zosimov

Beautiful poem. I mucho enjoyed it!

a reply to: zosimov


Ummm……

I raise a glass to you my friend
What now begun pray never end
That age not touch that perfect thought
That only time and age hath wrought


Back atcha…



YouSir

originally posted by: Onlyyouknow
a reply to: zosimov

Beautiful poem. I mucho enjoyed it!

Thank you; I'm so glad you liked it! (I always think my writing's too corny to share, lol).

Have a great day!

originally posted by: YouSir
a reply to: zosimov


Ummm……

I raise a glass to you my friend
What now begun pray never end
That age not touch that perfect thought
That only time and age hath wrought


Back atcha…

YouSir

That's so lovely; thank you and right back to you, friend

Cheers, Sir!

a reply to: zosimov

Truth be told; my daughter asked what I was reading. I read it aloud to her and I teared up while reading. She thought it was great too.

a reply to: Onlyyouknow

Well that's such a kind thing to share. You gave me a smile with that post; goes to show what a kind word here and there can do!

a reply to: zosimov

Lovely poem my friend! Thanks for sharing!

a reply to: Night Star

It's so good to hear from you, dear Night! I'm honored to call you my friend.

a reply to: zosimov
Bright blessings

This is beautiful, I hope your morning will be just the same *hug*

a reply to: ThatDamnDuckAgain

Bright Blessings dear TDDA!

I'm glad you read this. I was thinking of you among others when I wrote and posted the words. Thank you for the hug; somehow made it here through space and time. Hugs back!

a reply to: zosimov

Very well written, glad you're using your talent.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

I'm glad you read this too. You're a cherished friend Thanks Augustus!!

a reply to: zosimov

Good to know my mom is still send you the monthly $50....

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

($75 now--inflation you know)