Retrit - Friend of My Soul

All my secrets lie in Greece, where my gaze rests on soulful eyes
Although time changes what we carry inside our hearts
The vines of me are hidden inside my best friend
Where the waters of her gestures
Grace my soul

In life our days are set to share with someone whom we trust
Denied I am sure is this to many under the same sky
With gentle speech, my friend holds me close
Her heartbeat sending tones of relief
To my own

Feelings come to me as portraits that light all of my darkness
As if my dear friend reads the very mind of my heart
Letting me always know that I am never alone
She is shedding a thousand tears for me
Even miles apart

All my secrets lie in Greece, where my gaze rests on Retrit’s eyes
Although time has changed me in ways I cannot deny
The vines of my heart are entwined forever
With the friend who holds my hand
Soothes my soul

Author's Note

For my Anam Cara - Retrit of Greece - my best friend

Reviews

[Veronica Chandler]

This one sings to me Neva; it sings like a lullaby. I have a best friend who is far away but always near me in my heart. You words, "Feelings come to me as portraits that light all of my darkness As if my dear friend reads the very mind of my heart Letting me always know that I am never alone", are simply stirring and moved me to tears, our true friends are gifts and treasures. I adore this one.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Your friend should be heart felt and very proud of you, well done Neva, love it

[Clay Feet]

Neva, this is a beautiful lilting lyrical gift.
Your voice soft and caring echoes round the world
Touching those who read your heart,
All who know consoling rest in trust.

The moment her book opened finding your loving thoughts
On page one, her heart leaped with joy,
Glistening eyes of sweet remembrance brightened.
Her countenance glowed with your warmth in her soul.

Your thoughtful spirit soars with eagles' wings.

Brilliant colors your pallet brings.
Your portrait hangs beautifully
In the gallery of our minds.

[roy mccarthy]

this is a beautiful write neva!
true friends are priceless!

[Ladysue]

a wonderful sentiment..good friends are never far apart in spirit...just lovely...

Beautifully written. Deep with sentiment and feeling. I particularly like the second and final stanza.

[Lucy]

I too have a friend who is far away right now. I know what it feels like to feel empty, but then to remember that you are not alone. This is a great poem!

[Bard Constantine]

The best are never forgotten, no matter what time and circumstance does to separate. You writing creates lovely and wistful melodies...

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This is touching work. Its rare to have such a bond with a person.
You seem to be spiritual twins. Its amazing how you can get a feeling
to pick up and phone someone half a world away. Love it!

[lostboy]

these kind of friends create a better world.