Thursday, October 28, 2010

On Friends and Fondness

©2003, His Children, Susan Noyes Anderson (poetry only)

My friend and I go all around;

together, we are always found.

Sometimes we run and shout and play;

sometimes we sit upon the ground.

My friend and I could talk all day

or just be quiet. Either way,

we always find enough to do;

we always find enough to say.

My friend and I are tried and true...

when skies are gray, when skies are blue.

We don't give up. We laugh. We cry.

We love each other, through and through.

We're lucky ones, my friend and I.

We watch the golden hours fly

and earn what only time can buy,

and earn what only time can buy.


Thanks to all of my friends.

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41 comments:

Jocelyn Christensen said...

Oh, I love this poem! You know I write poetry too...but your stuff is justs marvelous!!!!!

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

This was wonderful and perfectly paired with the photos...and then I reached the end and it became more than wonderful. Beautiful F.

RedTedArt said...

What a lovely "F" post. Beautifully chosen. Friends really are special!!

Maggy

Sue McPeak said...

Special words and photos for the Letter F and Friends. Loved all the photos...especially the FINAL one!

Jen said...

Oh... I want to send this to my dear friends!
This is so sweet, Sue! Love it!

Anonymous said...

I love this post...
the words and pictures...
Awesome...and the last picture...
I hope I live that long so that I can have a picture like that of my sister and me :D

Unknown said...

Friends that are special like this poem are hard to find.

Unknown said...

I love this!
I love my friends. I don't know where I'd be without them.

Anonymous said...

Oh, my! I have chills up and down my arms and a tad of tear in my eyes...this poem is wonderful and the pictures are just amazing. Love it! Hugs

Lisalulu said...

ahhh beautiful

Pondside said...

There can't be enough posts about friends - and I just love this poem!

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

Love the poem..love the pics...love the post...

Amy said...

I can only smile and think of all the good times I have had with my friends. Still grinning. Thank you.

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

F is for Fantastic!!! I just adore your friend post! Good friends are hard to come by and we truly need to treasure 'em.

God bless ya'll and have the most fantastic day!!! :o)

Ames said...

So sweet! I've known my girlfriend for 44 years. I talk to her more than I do my own sisters.~Ames

karen said...

I love this poem, Sue. With your permission I'd like to include it in a holiday card to some special friends (giving you credit of course). My forever friends. Hard to come by, but they stick with you through thick and thin. Well done!

Lola said...

A perfect meshing of words and images - a perfect 'F' post!

XOXO Lola & Nora:)

Susan Anderson said...

Feel free, Karen. I'm glad you like it!

=)

jen said...

Glad I can count you among my circle. Thanks for the reminder!

Lola said...

Perfectly matched words and images - a perfect 'F' post!

XOXO Lola:)

Jess said...

Those pictures went with your poem perfectly- great poem.
I love those people that are tried and true friends, and also those friends that you don't know in person- but count as a friend anyway.

Amanda Lee said...

What a sweet sentiment! Lovely poem, beautiful choice of images.

Red Couch Recipes said...

Sue what a great poem and such lovely pictures to support it -- just a happy "F" post to come to. Joni

Grandma Honey said...

That last picture makes me smile! Oh what a sweet friendship they obviously have.

Judie said...

Sue, what a sweet post! Your poetry is so touching and the photos are excellent!!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Sue, you never fail to amaze me with your beautiful poetry! This was perfect!

La said...

Very touching post. Love the two little girls on the swing. La

Jackie said...

Hi Sue . That's what good friends are for .

Donna said...

Your pictures are wonderful and your point well taken! The older I get, the more friends mean to me...just like my soul sister over at "Whispering Pines"....we are not blood related (married to cousins) but we are truly connected and more so as we grow older together. It means the world! Good Post!

Darlene said...

Terrific, as usual. I still find it amazing that you can find so many neat pictures to go along with your poetry, especially today, when you had to depict so many different friends. Good job.

larainydays said...

You get an "A" on your "F" post.

yaya said...

Loved the poem and pics, especially the little old Dollies at the end! My Sista/Bff Donna said it all...it's a cold world without good friends and I'm blessed with having her! Sweet post~

Su-sieee! Mac said...

You said it, Sue! Thanks.
:-)

paige said...

Heartwarming! I now want to run, swing, bounce on those ball things and take nap. Oh and hug someone.

Karen Sue said...

I love this! And the pictures of old friends really rock!!
Time to back the bread for my friends...

Unknown said...

lovely! here's to friendships everywhere!

Jo said...

wow ... i love this post Sue ... especially the last photo ... friends are just so important!

~✽Mumsy✽~ said...

Beautiful and wonderful F post for friends!

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

wow,
these shots truly showcase friendship,
fantastic F post.
fulfilling words.

Unknown said...

Sue, you are amazing. What a beautiful poem you have written! Great choice of photos to illustrate your beautiful words.

Thank you for visiting and commenting on my meager F-post.

I don't like using photos from the Web, when I know I have photos of my own. So I have revised my F-post slightly.

I would like to invite you to revisit my F-post whenever you have the time and inclination.

Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's Alphabe-Thursday-F: REVISED!!!

Jenny said...

This was amazing.

It made me teary eyed.

It made me miss some of my friends who are long gone...and some who have not been gone for long.

Miss Sue.

You really touched my heart here.

May I send a copy of this to a far away friend going through some awful things?

Thank you for linking to Alphabe-Thursday. You are a true artist with words.

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