THE BEST OF FRIENDS

The Best of Friends

The best of friends,
can change a frown,
into a smile,
when you feel down.

The best of friends,
will understand,
your little trials,
and lend a hand.

The best of friends,
will always share,
your secret dreams,
because they care.

The best of friends,
worth more than gold,
give all the love,
a heart can hold.

~Wendy Hinson~

FORGIVE ME WHEN I WHINE

Forgive Me When I Whine

Today upon a bus , I saw
A lovely maid with golden hair;
I envied her --she seemed so gay --
And oh, I wished I were so fair.
And suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle;
She had one foot and wore a crutch,
But as she passed, a smile.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine;
I have two feet--the world is mine.

And when I stopped to buy some sweets,
The lad who served me had such charm.
He seemed to radiate good cheer,
His manner was so kind and warm.
I said,"It's nice to deal with you,
Such courtesy I seldom find."
He turned and said, "Oh thank you, sir!"
And then I saw that he was blind.
Oh God, forgive me when I whine,
I have two eyes---the world is mine.

Then when walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue.
He stood and watched the others play;
It seemed he knew not what to do.
I stopped a moment, then I said;
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word,
And then I knew, he could not hear.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine;
I have to ears--the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I'd go,
With eyes to see the sunset's glow,
With ears to hear what I would know;
I'm blessed indeed, the world is mine.
Oh, God, forgive me when I whine.

~Author Unknown~

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF WINTER

Winter

The street cars are

like frosted cakes --

All covered up

with cold snowflakes.

The horses hoofs

Scrunch on the street;

Their eyelashes

Are white with sleet.

And everywhere

The people go --

With faces tickled

By the snow.

~Dorothy Aldis~

TEA AND FRIENDSHIP TUESDAY

~~ On The Wings Of a Butterfly~~

Your friendship is special like

the flowers that bloom, or when

a butterfly emerges from within

its cocoon....

You remind me of that butterfly,

loving and free, bright and

colorful, for the world to see...

We will share sunshine and rainbows;

sometimes, the rain and the snow;

We'll stand together through it,

while the cold wind blow...

When the time if right, we won't stop

to ask "Why" our friendship will take

flight on the wings of a butterfly...

~Corky Ferguson~

Have a wonderful Tea and

Friendship Tuesday.