Two, Never the same
somehow always connected
your laugh is mine
something distance can never claim
the waves of life crash
and then recede
carrying tales of long ago
on pages past
As I sat by his side
I saw your eyes
so full of other worlds
soon carried out by the tide
we’ve had to endure
life’s many storms
friends bound by fate
forever sisters
(of that I am sure)
Thanks to Poet’s United for the prompt Best Friend. Last week I had the honor of sharing sweet memories with my best friend’s dad. A man (and family) who made my life whole.
“We’ll be Friends Forever, wont we, Pooh?” Piglet asked.
“Even longer.” Pooh answered.
A.A. Milne (Winnie the Pooh)
Awesome lines!
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Thanks so much for your visit.
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True friendship has few questions…another fine verse.
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Wow forever sisters awesome,Leslie.
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with a few bumps in the road.
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I love how the sea anchors this piece..a constant tide despite the subtle changes on shore..just like a strong and faithful friendship for sure..
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yes the sea represents so many facets of life
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Made me think of my sister–and how the sea fits us–washing in and out–lovely write!
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Glad it made a connection for you Audrey
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It is wonderful to find a friend who becomes family – and even better when their family happens at the right time to become your family, and makes your life whole. I love “I saw your eyes so full of other worlds”. Beautiful.
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I’m glad. They do have meaning. My friend’s dad spent his career as a NASA scientist so he saw many worlds in a day.
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My best friend shared the changes in her life with me, so much tragedy! But knowing you have a sister during those times as well as times of laughter is precious. This poem is a delicate many layered rose.
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Thanks Susan for the prompt it was just the right timing for what has happened the past several weeks.
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Sadly I never had that relationship with my brother so I have searched for such a mateship all my life; that undemanding love and care of sibling friendship. Beautifully written poem.
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So many do long for one person to understand them or catch their tears.
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Love how you use the tide and the ocean as the never ending portrait of friendship. Lovely write.
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The ocean is one of my faithful friends and always offers a nice backdrop.
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For some reason, with the accompanying photo, I thought of two mermaids while reading your piece! What a nice poem to start my day with!
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Oh I am glad. Mermaids are such mysterious creatures.
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This is so gorgeously written….’your laugh is mine, something distance can never claim’–what a beautiful way to depict a deep emotional connection that cannot be stolen by physical distance.
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