Friends, I Am.... (gratitude)

Friends, I Am.... (gratitude)

A Poem by Richard🖌
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Unmetered Quatrains: "I'm sending out this message addressed this day to You, because you're on my list of those that I'm indebted to."

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Friends, I Am....

~ to my friends everywhere ~


There is a list of folks I know

Written neatly in a book,

Sometimes, when I'm alone

I'll open it to take a look.


Each name, a genuine person

Who's crossed my path in time;

And, from that passing they in turn

Glow warmly-deep, within this rhyme.


In those moments it dawned on me

The names aren't a mere part,

Of this book held in these hands;

They're a list straight from my heart.


However fantastic it may seem

For me to state this claim,

It is I who am truly composed

Of each remembered name.


Though, you may not be aware

Or know of our special link,

You have helped shape my life

More than you might ever think.


Do not accept this written

As merely common or routine,

Yet, as proof you aren't forgotten

From days then, now, or in-between.


I'm sending out this message

Addressed this day to You,

Because, you're on my list

Of those that I'm indebted to.


Whether I have known you

For many days or few,

Some way you still take part

In sharing in the things I do.


Although, I am the sum

Of all the folks I've met,

You are a friend I wish

... Never to forget ...



Richard W. Jenkins

©1976



Author's Comments:

"It came to mind this morning, as I was wondering just who I really am,

pausing to ask whom from throughout my lifetime of experiences I've become,

there's something I penned long ago I'd like to share with all my friends here:

I remembered that I am all I've ever experienced, learned, done, dreamed, etc;

but, by far and large, I am part of all those who've touched and influenced me.

Perhaps, you may, also, feel this is true of you; I do. and  it is still just as real!" 

© 2021 Richard🖌


Author's Note

Richard🖌
Photo courtesy of Google Images.

One pulled from the archives that is just as true today as it was when I first put it to paper … literally, with a pen (no personal computers, yet).

Please, feel free to offer any helpful critique or comments you think will better my efforts! : )

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Yes, yes, and yes. This poem is so true. I feel same.

Some of you, I know by face
Some of you, just a name
Some of you are unknown like me
Some have achieved the fame

To some of you, I talk at times
Some understand without a word
For some I am a troublesome pest
For some, I am a wonderful world.

No matter what it is, how it is
I am glad that it is so
We all are walking our own paths
But so nice to stop and say HELLO :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


3 of 3 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Beautiful, Sunita! : )
Your sweet review poem touched me deeply and warmly … how wonderful.. read more
Sunita Jugran

8 Years Ago

Blessings to you too :)



Reviews

It's a great poem, I like the 6th stanza

Posted 8 Years Ago


Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Fredyman, for reading, for the praise, and for liking somethingg.
Welcome to the s.. read more
Fredyman100

8 Years Ago

Thank u
A great ode to friendships..no matter how long or giving a stranger a smile in passing, we impact each other greatly.
I hope you don't mind me asking.. "Where is Thumbkin?" ( :

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Renée

8 Years Ago

Chuckling @ your explanation! ( :
Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Isn't poetry so much fun, Renée! 🤗
Renée

8 Years Ago

Oh it is, Sir Richard, and my Thumbkin highly agrees too!
My friend, I believe that we sometimes become a reflection of those closest to us or people whom we admire so the words you have shared are very meaningful.

Richard, it is a pleasure to read your words which I find carry a deep, heartfelt message as this one did. I look forward to reading more from the now as well as from your archives.

As Elbert Hubbard quoted ""In order to have friends, you must first be one."

It gives me great pleasure to call you a friend - my friend. 🌻

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago


Hi, Dear Angel,
It is a blessing to receive your inspiring and gratifying words for t.. read more
Angelheart1

8 Years Ago

It is MY pleasure to read your words Sir!
I agree with you on all your grounds. The people whom we meet and the people with whom we spend our life shape oneself. You have good people as your companions and you would become a good person, the opposite is veracious too.
Your poem journeys through the pages of your book of life and tells us about all those lovely friends of yours with whom you have lived life. The one special friend you have written this for would we enraptured to read this. There are some stand-out ones whom we meet and live with, we can never forget them, it is both the traits of that person and the traits of oneself. The person who calls another person good is a good person himself.
A very nice read. Enjoyable to a high degree. Keep writing.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Hi, Vatsal : )
It is wonderful to see you today, My Fine Friend, and to receive your excellen.. read more
Vatsal Rohilla (account shifted)

8 Years Ago

I am proud of being your friend too.
This a beautiful poem on friendship and that friendship is highly valuable as true friendship is hard to find these days. Because we live in a world that is focused on wealth, we lose our way because we lose that part of us that yearns for connection. Friendship makes us human.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Thank you, GG! : )
Your praise is as inspiring as your insights and understandings are most .. read more
GalaxyGhost

8 Years Ago

You are so welcome!
Yes, yes, and yes. This poem is so true. I feel same.

Some of you, I know by face
Some of you, just a name
Some of you are unknown like me
Some have achieved the fame

To some of you, I talk at times
Some understand without a word
For some I am a troublesome pest
For some, I am a wonderful world.

No matter what it is, how it is
I am glad that it is so
We all are walking our own paths
But so nice to stop and say HELLO :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


3 of 3 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Beautiful, Sunita! : )
Your sweet review poem touched me deeply and warmly … how wonderful.. read more
Sunita Jugran

8 Years Ago

Blessings to you too :)
Sometimes we are remiss in telling a person, what they have meant to our life's experience..

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.. I will now tell YOU

I am happy to have made your acquaintance , here in the Cafe.. It has been a
"WONDERFUL" learning experience..!

Well done !!! ............Jazzy

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

J. J.  Nightingale

8 Years Ago

I DID EDIT.... LEFT OUT A WORD..SORRY.... YOU ARE WELCOME !..AND THANKS FOR THE KIND COMMENTS....
Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

For You, always1 : )
J. J.  Nightingale

8 Years Ago

:)............................................
Your words written with skill and wisdom. Good to appreciate the kind people who assist us. We need other writers to help us improve and network our work. Powerful and worthwhile thoughts.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

Hi, John!
I am thrilled to welcome to my pages and to make a new friend for my list. 😃
read more
Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

Good to have found your words. I will return later and read more.
Richard🖌

8 Years Ago

(the part cut-off after "read more", as best i can recall)
I could not agree more with your k.. read more

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