Joanie

For a good friend going through a tough time right now

  

In the blink of an eye

Things happen in our life,

So many are good

While others are bad.

 

I’ve come to realize

Life is full of surprises,

Still I am blown away…

How could I have ever seen

That becoming your friend

Would be the blessing

I never asked for

But desperately needed.

 

You believed in me

When you had no reason to.

With determination of steel

And rose petal support

You made me believe…

In my soul too.

 

Like the waves of the ocean

Your words bring me comfort.

Like a sweet summer’s breeze

Your mere presence is always a relief.

There is no doubt

Angels look up to you

For guidance.

 

I may never understand

What I did to deserve

A friendship from you

But you can bet

It has become

Far too valuable to me

That even Fort Knox

Couldn’t hold it.

 

Now in this time

When you are in a fight

With what threatens your life

I want you to know

I will stand tall

Just so you know

You are not alone.

 

Though I may be

Just a mortal man

I will produce

The heartbeat of a lion

And give it to you.

Author's Note

Not that I need to clarify but Joanie a.k.a. Sandy Beaches is a happily married woman and we are just really great friends and she is going through something now and i felt the need to show her my friendship and support for her.

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

Wow, I don't know how I missed reading this precious write of friendship for Sandy Beaches...Joanie!
It is a beautiful tribute to her friendship, and speaks volumes about you and the kind of dear friend you are to her...and to so many others.

And, yes we can be the best of friends with members of the opposite sex - many want to read messages into our spirit's intentions, but hopefully they will someday realize that at times, we do not have to be in a romantic love relationship to cherish a man...or in your case....a woman! Some of my best friends in life have been men....and, I wouldn't have it any other way!!

Great write Dale!

[Emily B]

no need to clarify, I wouldn't think it is anybody's business why you wrote it, it is enough that you did

[Stephanie]

Frienships are the greatest thing you could ever be given or give to someone else. Knowing someone is there for you through thick and thin is amazingly comforting. You never have to go through anything alone, and that is what you've shown here! Joanie is very lucky to have a friend such as you and I'm sure vice versa. Really touching and beautiful words. :)

[cilla]

This is a beautiful of friendship � we should all be so blessed.

[Katchzen]

She's very lucky to have such a great friend as you.

[Winter McPherson]

Oh so sweet Dale! Such warm support and genuine caring for a friend expressed here. I love the loyalty that you give voice to. Loyalty is a long forgotten word in our society I'm afraid. Nicely penned.

[Voice]

Awwww. I love her too! Haha. She is an amazing and inspirational woman and I wouldn't know what to do without her. To Joanie, love you girl and I hope you feel better soon! Great write...

Voice

[Brianna Brie]

Though I may be
Just a mortal man
I will produce
The heartbeat of a lion
And give it to you.

This is very touching. Its flows smoothly upon my lips. I like the lines "I will stand tall" and "the heartbeat of a lion."

[closed account]

Wow!!! I don't know what to say... i am speechless for once lol,, this
was so beautiful and such a grea act of friendship! thank you so much
i am not sure i am so deserving but i graciously thank you from the bottom
of my heart! thank you thank you a 1000 + thank you's!!

[poetforlife]

This was beautiful Cowboy. She is one of my very best friends also and a remarkable human being. I look to her for much advice many times in the dead of night on the phone when I'm going through something and she lifts me up and makes me stronger. I hope we can all be that kind of friend for her, as well as she SO much deserves it! Thank you for honoring her in this way.

[Anastasia Starlena]

Very beautiful piece. A very well written piece on friendship with devotion. Friendship is a beautiful thing. So very rarely do we ever find friends who touch our lives. You must hang onto them like fine gold.
Wonderful piece.