When Others Said No
When others said no
You said yes
When they walked out
You walked into the mess
When I felt alone
You stood by my side
When I needed a hug
Your arms opened wide
When I needed a laugh
You told the joke
When I told you my secrets
You held them close
When people judged me
You listened instead
When I cried out in frustration
You never fled
You were always yourself
Baring your soul
You were always the friend
I'll never let go
You said yes
When they walked out
You walked into the mess
When I felt alone
You stood by my side
When I needed a hug
Your arms opened wide
When I needed a laugh
You told the joke
When I told you my secrets
You held them close
When people judged me
You listened instead
When I cried out in frustration
You never fled
You were always yourself
Baring your soul
You were always the friend
I'll never let go
Source: Original poem by Sherri Thornhill--written on 07/01/10 for a special friend
Published by Sherri Thornhill
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23 Comments
Post a CommentSherri, this is a loving tribute to a dear friend, I love this!
Excellent.
beautifully written!
Great poem. =)
You sound like the kind of friend everyone would like to have. Great job. :-)
Great poem...reminds me of my closest friend...nice job. Laura Everly
Lovely! You are lucky to have such a special friend - what a nice tribute.
The friend you wrote this for, should be grateful to have you as a friend.
Well done. Impressive.
To have ONE friend in this lifetime as you described in your poem is a great blessing.