I Have a New Friend
For Cathy
I have a new friend
That is miles away
Who supports me and loves me
In more than one way
By believing and caring
It makes me feel whole
The gentle spirit of kindness
Is warming my soul
Though the miles deter us
From sharing a snack
And the distance between
Is holding us back
From the hugs we deserve
And the laughter, you see
Yet the miles don't matter
Between them and me
I have a new friend
That is miles away
And I'll thank my dear maker
Till the end of my days
Published by Janet Roof
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26 Comments
Post a CommentVery nice poem!
Beautiful poem
Nice. Short and sweet.
Well-written :)
What a sweet poem! Thanks for sharing.
Sophie
I like that because I'm an old softy! Hugs to you, Janet...over the Internet, of course! Did you ever read "Dreams of a Great Nation" I wrote some 25 years ago?
I've always belived that as you go through life...if you make one true friend....you've done better than most people. Great poem, your one of the lucky ones to have such a friend.
I have made many new friends on AC that I may never see but they are all so good to me. Wonderful poem
I love this! It's so important to let friends know how much you appreciate them. So nice!
Well done :)