Collections of moments
and memories made
pearls on a necklace
a precious array
Connection of spirit
cups of tea we have shared
long walks, or in back yards
laughs and hugs show we care
We may mirror each other
and delight in the same
though embracing each difference
is the name of the game
To those I’ve spent time with
both near and afar
whether seldom, or often
you know who you are
Each connection, each bond
has helped me to grow
the friendship I treasure
means more than you know
Collections of memories
a priceless array
the pearls on my necklace
I wear every day
Jennifer's Journal 
I hope this made each of your readers think of friends as wonderful as those this brought to my mind!
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Me too, Susan. It gives me a warm feeling to know it had that affect on you.
XO
Jennifer
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Loved the verses.
Would you say that how it occur to each of us remains the key to further taking a connection forward? And what could be at the core of such occurring and the differences in that?
Shakti
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Thank you, Shakti, for stopping by and taking time to comment. All connections with others can be valuable,in one way or another, but when the chemistry is right, that is when friendship begins. We nurture those connections that move us forward and we can learn from, I would propose as answers to your questions.
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Jennifer, this poignant tribute to friendship makes me so glad that I mailed a letter last week to one of my longtime friends, and I feel a nudge to send a letter to another friend… I love how you’ve captured the truth of ‘a priceless array’.
Blessings ~ Wendy
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Thank you, Wendy. This past weekend some friends of ours from another corner of the province came to visit. It was wonderful catching up.
Jennifer x
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Just after I visited this post, last night, a lifelong girlfriend phoned long distance. I read your poem to her and she loved it too. 🙂
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Sounds a little telepathic. 🙂 Thanks for spreading my little poem around!
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A beautiful poem Jennifer! I love the use of pearls on a necklace. Pearls are often used to denote wisdom. When we choose our friends wisely they enrich our lives. You’re so talented! I’ve got to find a way to go to the Rock and meet you!
xo
Diana
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Thank you for your comments, Diana. Please know you are welcome here in my home if that ever becomes possible.
XO
Jennifer
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Thank you Jennifer, as are you in my home, if you ever find yourself in the wild, wild, west.
xo
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“We may mirror each other and delight in the same though embracing each difference”
This to me, is true friendship; and I have truly embraced true friendship as a gift over the past few years. .
thanks for a beautiful poem.
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Thanks, friend! xoxo
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Jennifer I love it, real friends are people you can ring or catch up with after weeks even years and it feels like you were speaking to each other the day before. They may not be always present but when needed they come out of the woodwork.
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That is so true, Kath. And as for you and all my other lovely blogger followers, I count you as friends I simply haven’t met in person (yet)!
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Me too!
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I love this! The picture of simple friendship without all the complications we seem to put into them ♥
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Oh, I hear you, Carla. I try to keep those complicated relationships to a minimum. 😉
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