It is easy to turn our back on friends who love us
We take those people for granted knowing their love will never wane
So when we do not wish to be bothered by them we brush them off
Knowing they wait patiently on the sidelines when we are bored

They are called the sunny day friends
ones who opened their souls to us with trust
Shared their secrets, pains, and sorrows
because they needed us as much as we needed them one time

These are the friends that can last a lifetime
never take them for granted to fill your space
for they do not come along that often
They are the pearls not often found

The ones who care about your every day
the ones who show love and concern
even if you both do not see eye to eye
they forever hold you dear

The ones who listen when you need an ear
the ones who cry when you are sad
the ones, if possible, would move mountains for you
slow down and look, take no one for granted

Be sure to let them know how much they mean to you
do not wait until your time is through
stop what you’re doing and let them know they are important
always appreciate for this is what is important in life

This pearl of being thankful means a lot
appreciate, validate, love and be thankful

Carolee Dennis-Woosley
September 12, 2012