“They are my pillars of strength!“
“My Family and Friends” in Six Words
Friendship
Spreading Sunshine
As you go through life
be there for the people around you…
loved ones,
family,
friends,
those in need
Be the foundation for their support,
lend a shoulder to cry on,
give a big, tender hug,
share a warm, caring smile,
bring humor to the table
Displaying your light
with unabashed pride,
that’s how
you make everything better…
by
“spreading sunshine”
To Live Another Day
As I sit here in front of my computer
pondering life
and all its wondrous possibilities,
I can’t help but reminisce
about precious memories
shared with
family,
friends,
and loved ones
To have such treasured moments
is truly priceless
Knowing that a point in time
created feelings of
unbridled love,
pure joy
and non-stop laughter,
puts a smile on my face
To go through something that can’t
be recreated
is magical
But knowing that
the future presents opportunities
to experience similar feelings again
is what makes me
live for another day.
The End of an Era
When all things must come to an end
How do you say goodbye
to the friendships formed through years of…
laughter,
good times,
rough patches,
sorrow,
arguments
The bond that was created was unique,
one that can never be broken
A rapport that can never be extinguished
Is it possible to find that in the unknown?
A place where
you’re new,
vulnerable,
scared
Is there hope in finding
that special connection
with another person again?
One who’ll share
Your smiles,
sadness,
concerns,
fears,
joy,
You can never go back,
you can only cherish that special memory
of a past that you can no longer relive
You can only be grateful,
appreciative,
and carry on
By the grace of God,
with some luck,
you’ll stumble upon a new era
and experience new things
that will resemble the past.
To Be A Friend
You make me smile
when I’m feeling down,
You chase away my problems,
make it hard for me to frown
Your wise advice,
though they maybe small
These are the ones
that help most of all
A watchful eye,
that’s alert and aware
of how I really feel,
whether good, bad, or fair
Thank you so much
for always being there
You give of your time
to show that you care
You give so much
to help me in life,
of the good things to expect
along with the stress and strife.
How Do I Define Myself
How do I define myself?
It’s not through
exquisite jewelry,
expensive cars,
a spacious mansion,
a lavish lifestyle
or money
How do I define myself?
By leading a simple life of
love,
laughter,
hugs,
smiles,
hope,
and joy
How do I define myself?
Through years and years
of knowledge and experience,
filled with trials and tribulations,
both good and bad
shared with family,
friends,
acquaintances,
myself
How do I define my life?
By sharing a smile,
offering a helping hand,
lending an ear,
being with loved ones,
enjoying everything around me,
taking nothing for granted,
simply living for now.
A Tribute to Harold
Although my friend has long passed, for some reason I was thinking about him today and wished that my children could’ve met him. I wrote a poem about him that best describes what he meant to me.
We were young and so new
when we started work at the store,
learning the business fast
was really a chore
We were clumsy, awkward,
and a little bit naive,
but you put your faith in us
and made us believe
In time we grew smart
with each passing day,
you lent us your wisdom
through the stories you say
In you we saw a role model
with all the qualities of the heart,
you were generous, kind, humorous, helpful
to all of us from the start
Though you left us way too early
your traits in us were sown
Let one message come to mind
and let it be known
We wish you the best in Heaven
in whatever you do,
We give you our love
and will surely miss you
So here is our gift,
so special, so true,
It symbolizes our love
to a friend we found in you.
That’s What Friends Are For.
We all have friends in our lives. Some may have an army of them while others a few. Contrary to most social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and others of the ilk where quantity determines popularity and self-value, true friendship is based on quality.
A friend is someone who is with you through the good times and the bad. They’re there to lift your spirits up and to support you in times of crisis.
We have childhood friends, work friends, family friends, fair weather friends and even befriended friends of friends. “WOW!” that’s the most that I’ve used the word friends in one complete sentence.
There are some, the “lucky ones”, that are most fortunate to have a life-long friend or friends that have been with you in all stages of your life and you in theirs. You guys, the “lucky ones”, really hit the lottery.
There’s no question that family members can be our friends; but that’s a different type of bond that goes well beyond conventional friendship.
For the rest of us, we’ve had friends that came in and out of our lives at various points in our life. Some we lost touch with, some that fell apart, some that passed away, some that abandoned us, some that promised to keep in contact but never do and some that just quietly drifted away.
Despite what type of friends we have, I feel that the ones that came into our lives at any given point in time was there for a reason. They were there to serve a purpose, and when it was fulfilled, they moved on so that we could do the same.
There’s nothing wrong with that. Sometimes we weren’t meant to be life-long friends with certain people; that’s okay. In that given time span of when we started that friendship till the time it ended should be cherished whether it be good or bad.
The fact that we shared a friendship with someone is an amazing feat in itself. We displayed an ability to give of ourselves to another to the point where they liked us enough to do the same. If we continue to do that throughout the rest of our lives, there will be no shortage of friends.
We all desire friends because life’s too short to go it alone. We need that special someone to accompany us in our life’s journey because it’s just way more fun. Having twice the laughs, twice the craziness, twice the smiles and twice the hugs is the best reward a friend could provide.
Midlife, Maniacal & Me 