Spring Girls

some friendships are forever

 

~~~

We were spring girls

preferring crystal blue skies and a warm breeze

ruffling light cotton dresses

in our bright daisy dreams

 

Dreams that have never really dimmed

and still echo giggles of

“he loves me, he loves me not”

 

Now shared on long distance phone lines

and holiday cards…

and in dog eared pictures

tucked neatly in a photo album

titled

“Best Friends Forever”

 

And today,

as I watch the leaves fall like rain

and the clouds wrap around me,

I will shrug off their gray November coat

reminding myself

there will be no tears today

 

No...not today

 

Only bright skies and butterflies

and sweet smiling daisies

spread around to make the spring

 

and perhaps a game or two of he loves me, he loves me not

to skip and float

on the sweetness of the breeze

 

Almost as sweet as the memories etched upon my heart…

 

Reminding me

when love is strong

it never really fades

but continues to bloom

across the miles and over the years

 

And yes…while these blue eyes may be a bit misty

there won’t be any tears today

 

only daisies

 

and the remembered smiles

of three spring girls

~~~

 

 

(for Laurie and Kerry)

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

This one gives me goosebumps, Julie. I think you have posted it before. It is worth reading over and over again. The innocence of youthful friendships can last a lifetime and those who share your history are always close....even if geographically far away. Bittersweet loveliness and a tad of melancholy in this, but so very beautiful. Lydi**

[MsJewel]

Yes, I wrote it last year. I always miss my friends (and family) this time of year. I hate to say the holidays suck..but oh well...wishing for happy spring days again. Hugs, Julie P.S. thanks for the Janet Hill link!

[Lydia Shutter]

My pleasure, Julie.....I know just how you feel about this time of year. I am not enamored with it either. Soon enough the holidays will be over. Till then, try to make the best of it.

[Al R. Arce]

Your poetry is stunning. I run out of accolades to describe it! Simply astonishing!

[MsJewel]

I'm humbled by your very kind comment. Thank you :) Julie

[Tom]

The friendship and bonds made in our youth can and do last forever and a source of great comfort and inspiration, especially during the darker days !

Delightfully invigorating, a joyful poem indeed !

[MsJewel]

Thank you Tom :) Julie

[Jack...]

This is so very sweet and warming my friend. Friendships that last the test of time are priceless to say the least. You have conveyed this feeling wonderfully in your gorgeous poem to your friends. Beautiful my sweet friend.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jack. I am blessed to have wonderful friends. I sure miss them this time of year. Hugs, Julie

[wordman]

laurie Kerry and Julie dreamers daises breezes falling leaves a beautiful picture of fall and three best friends

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ron. Hugs, Julie

[Anand Sehgal]

And today,

as I watch the leaves fall like rain

and the clouds wrap around me,

I will shrug off their gray November coat

reminding myself

there will be no tears today



No...not today

awesome emotive write Julie :) Loved it :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. :) Julie

[Dr. Wood ?]

not many 'friends' stay that way forever, and those that do, are TRUE friends indeed

[MsJewel]

Yes, I agree. I am blessed to have them! :) Julie

[Dr. Wood ?]

I can honestly say that I have only ONE true friend outside of my family

[Pryde Foltz]

We were spring girls
preferring crystal blue skies and a warm breeze
ruffling light cotton dresses
in our bright daisy dreams

Times so lovely and carefree … splendid.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Pryde! :) Julie

[adreamer]

:) A beautiful friendship are like rainbow with so many beautiful times within it. They will always have encouraging hugs and words for us when we need them the most. They will always be that blue skies in our life that will never fade away. I know Julie that you will always be there blue skies too! :) Larry

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your very sweet comment Larry. I hope all is well with you. Hugs, Julie

[Mark Heathcote]

A lovey youthful write the lines here are like butterflies leaping off the page. So sweet Julie

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your very kind comment Mark. :) Julie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

these are the friendships we treasure..when it now has to be emails and phone calls and seldom visits...but it still sustains the miles...i have some like that...we haven't seen each other in so long..but we are just as strong.

i can relate.

jacob

[MsJewel]

Thank you Jacob. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful Sunday! :) Julie

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is beautiful here..56* and sunny...

and you too.