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

[Color Me Gone]

I find this quite charming Tate. I'm not huge on the next to last stanza though. It's a little trite. Almost as though it's trying to hard to "rhyme". But as I said, the rest of this is very charming and rather touching.

[Poetic Beauty]

I like how you described friends and friendship in this poem

[Jazique]

Seize to amaze us all. The poem completely described the friendship few may have and what many have hoped for including myself. Anyone blessed with such a old friend whether they may be like sisters or brother or even one themselves should cherish it and never let the wind blow them away. Any case you did a exceptional job and I really enjoyed the last to lines out of all you good descriptions with
"My friends are those which make the dreams
not a struggle but a pleasure"
So keep up your work of art and can't wait to read more for it will either touch hearts or inspire.

[Kes]

Beautiful. :)
Sweet concept. True too.
How would I know? I've never held onto friends for more than a few years.
Oh well, brilliant piece.

[HopelesslyDevoted]

awww this is adorable!!

[Lilly Negoi]

splendid conclusion :). friends are indeed
"those which make the dreams
not a struggle but a pleasure"

[M.Babu]

These lines were completely touching Tate!

"Upon shoulders hopes and fears hung
that boost our own ability"

"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"

This piece speaks out to the greatest of bonds we should all be lucky enough to experience. Friendship. True friendship.
Friendship is so unique as it is not like family...no blood is shared between the friends. Only a single inexplicable bond that ties them to each other. Through heartache, their successes. Hardships and stress. You name it.
Friendship is one piece of humankind that should be preserved and made eternal if you ask me. You have truly vindicated that in a way I personally can completely agree with and vindicate. I'm glad i've read this piece Tate. I needed to be reminded of the value of sincere true friends.
You're one of mine on this site:)
Splendid read!!

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Tate, great one about friends..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..May you always have a storehouse of good friends who are genuine..Enjoyed reading your work this afternoon..Sunflower

[Judy Ponceby]

A most excellent tribute to those friends we hold dear. :) Beautiful. And what a lovely name for your daughter, Aris. :)

[Robin]

a wonderful ode to friends and their value.