so true,,,, Friendship should be a bond, to never be severed. Wonderful write!
Christine

Friendship is a valued thing and yes true friendship should withstand anythng. Good write.



Ed

Friendship...should be treasured...it is indeed a sad moment when it is lost.

Great writing..thank you sweet lady...stay safe and well...Hugs

Wow--your words remind me how lucky I am.
Sadly I am realizing I am the exception and not the rule.
I feel you sadness. Loss of friendship is loss of love.
Well done--RaeLynn

A lesson I should and will learn...eventually. Thank you, Belle.
John

So much for us to learn from your words of wisdom LaBelle. Thank you so very much.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Sooo much truth is in this piece of work Belle !!

Harold M. Nash

Very well said Belle.

very wise words here..excellent poem

Such wise words here. Excellent Liz

So very sad and disheartening when what we thought was a binding friendship is torn apart. The hurt in your delicate words express the love in your heart, though now shattered.....

Be always safe,
Karen

You are my best friend and sister of the heart! I was unloved and so alone till GOD put you in my life. When I am down you always bring me back up. We cry together and giggle endlessly, when we have nothing else, we always have each other! LOVE YOU! Sissy

That is a wonderful picture to accompany your very thought filled poem.

Some old sea cat said that firmly beached ship will not sink.
Then again, if there are two to sail it...a lone one can't cope with the rudder, the sails and the reefs alone .

Georg

Beautiful illustration and poem, Belle; a perfect combination! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

this is quite lovely Belle, so true your opening verses...a friend is not just for Christmas! very sad when friends fall out, specially if its a last twig or straw scenario "amid storms of misunderstanding and journeys of long absences" - yep - "the sails should be strong the ropes should hold fast" Super poem - enjoyed :o)

I love this pict. Reminds me of the place we go too near the park!
This Poem, another story!
I had a Girlfr. over 19yrs. and it's OVer! WE were Sis's! and more!
I mean WE went over (she came over mine) I never did go to hers often (she lived with her mom and sons for years, that didn't help I guess) but, I still feel this poem, my tears that I am wiping are for you to feel strengthened and for me to go on too! as I had too! She even works with me, at the Bus yard, Oh yea, she drives too, WE studied and got our C.D.L.s together and worked the other Bus Service Comp. Friends should be to the End, and if years go by, The strength and bond of that Friendship should not die - Sounds like a poem you inspired.. I guess I should get with it!
Hang In!
I hurt still, but have to look at it as SHE Is loosing out, and she tries to make me feel jealous by being /hugging/etc. friends we both know.. She seemed to put distance and their was no closure! Not much I could do, after trying all I did for 2 yrs. Emails/Calls/Notes in her Bus/etc.
I miss our togetherness!
I wish you a warm easy healing my friend Belle1
WRITE ON!
Sorry, this poem sprung a leek with me!
Warmest Blessings, LOVE, and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Lady Sheexoo
P.S. I have another friend (lives 1/2hr. away - doesn't work with me, but use too, home now, and we see eachother 1 or 2 times a YEAR! and it's like Yesterday - with smiles and more! So, SEE - It can happen! and it will for you too!
STay Positive! To it...

Aptly penned truth, La Belle, sadness in your lines this morning. Pray you are well -

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

weigh your words with care,
little twigs break burdened backs

How so sadly true, far too often. And what a lovely piece of artwork you've displayed here.