My True Friend

Without her, the sister of my heart, I'd never have become the person my husband fell in love… I'd never have this now.

My True Friend

When others saw what they wanted me to be…

My true friend saw who I desired to see.

My true friend held up a mirror…

Showed the deeper me did endure.

When love seemed far beyond my reach…

My true friend did stop to teach

How love would grow from love within,

Not outward signs nor raucous din.

When love within seemed hard to find…

My true friend always was kind,

Loyal and true, a guide undaunted…

Though by doubt t’was I haunted.

With oft gentle reflection…

And sometimes annoyed intercession…

My true friend taught me to grow,

Refused to let me be laid low.

My decisions tho’ oft confusing,

Never turned my friend’s inducing…

Led me ever to deeper understanding…

The seeds of worth t’was planting.

Much frolic and laughter shared…

My true friend always cared

To make me whole and complete.

T’was the first I knew without deceit.

A bond and spiritual kinship…

Taught to me true friendship.

My true friend, the sister of my heart…

Even distance cannot part.

A beacon’s light I ever see…

My true friend will always be

She who taught me myself to love,

And opened my life to blessings above.

by D. Denise Dianaty

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Some philosopher or great writer - both - said that if a Man (or woman) has only one friend, he is loved and worthy of that love. That said, you must be both, Denise/ Plus, writing such a wonderful tribute to your wonderful friend is beautiful.. and seem could equally be addressed to you. Wonderful!

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you so much

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Yes. True friends stivk with you through good and bad times. A great ode to this magical freinship.

[MomzillaNC]

She has definitely stood with me through all the bad and good. And, she's sticking with my son. She's his godmother and she has loved him as if he were her own.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is so great

[Robert Trakofler]

you know I didn't read this one before I wrote my last remark on the last poem (regarding the mirror) hmm such a consonant soul you are dear Denise I am glad you have the treasure of this friendship and found your own treasure in the process

[MomzillaNC]

Thanks so much, Robert

[Tam Warink]

She has nurtured. You have spread your wings and now... it is tomorrow.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

A wonderful heartfelt tribute to your friend. I do hope she has read this and known how much you appreciate and love her.

[MomzillaNC]

I'm not sure she has read this one. I only just recently felt confident enough of my poetry to share it. She has read "Monsters" and was deeply touched by it.

[loretta pritchard]

Friends are extremely rare, if we can find one friend in a life-time we are truly blessed. Enjoyed your words of encouragement. L. Pritchard

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. :D

[Tina Louise UK]

What a beautiful testament to friendship, wonderful read :) x

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. There's an older, precursor to this poem that you might like. It's "Monsters."

[Dee]

Bravo Momzilla ~Iit is rare to find a real true friend and when we do we never want to loose them.
From your chosen words I can see you have found a perfect friend as I myself have....they are the flowers in our lives that bring beauty, and we are blessed for sure.....Regards...Dee.

[MomzillaNC]

Thank you. It's amazing how people can shape our lives. Because she refused to let me drown in my own tragedy, I found my soulmate -- my husband and the father of my son. We've been together 23 years; but I'd never have become the person he fell in love with if not for the sister of my heart. My poem, "Monsters" tells the of the tragedy out of which she led me.