Old Friends

To have a warm and a faithful friend who cheers in an adverse hour Is the gift you never wish offend to inherit life's great dower

Daughter Aris and friends

Old friends are the best of treasures

they say the kindest things of us

Amidst rebuke they bring pleasures

our deepest thoughts they will discuss

 

We look to them for a gracious tongue

they guard dear our own dignity

Upon shoulders hopes and fears hung

that boost our own ability

 

To have a warm and faithful friend

who cheers in the adverse hour

Is that you never wish offend

to inherit life's great dower

 

To some I think I am a pain

but most my friends don't seem to mind

They know it is because I am vain

though to them I am always kind

 

We all have little faults it seems

may they not be large in measure

My friends are those which make the dreams

not a struggle but a pleasure

 

Author's Note

I have always been exceptionally grateful for the few friends I could count on one hand.They are the ones that renew my faith and give my life dignity. The picture is of my daughter and two friends.Two with whom she is still friends. She is in her 4th year of college with Emily her room mate pictured in the back.

Reviews

[Mauricio Montoya]

I have few friends I've known for part of my life, some I've I'd lost and some I see from time to time and some are just memories, wondering if I'll ever cross their paths, nevertheless friends. You've done a great job putting this together.
Excellent write.

[Shelly Braen]

That was wonderful, Mr. Morgan. ^_^ The truth of friends and the bounty of love like no other that they fill our lives with, is truly amazing and rich in flavor. You capture it so well.

[Richard Williams]

Old friends are the best friends and last longer. They make life a pleasure.

[Art Sun]

nothing like true friends Tate...what would we be withou them...nice work on this poetic thought...take care

[nickchidiac]

i really like the rhyme scheme and syllable arrangements, also nice vocabulary. very relatable, i enjoyed reading it.

[OT]

we all need friends - a few good ones who'll hold you up! great sentiments as always - great write!

[Nilesh Ratnam]

i liked it . as it reminds me of my old friends who i have not talked a long time...
n they were good to me as i was to them..

[Ladysue]

This is a great subject and one that is speaks to me greatly. Friends are the greatest gift and usually ever lasting...beautiful writing...

[qaralynn]

beautiful poem..it's great to have real friends