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Array ( [sid] => 174095 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => The meaning of Joy [time] => 2012-10-24 16:48:23 [hometext] => Dedicated to my friend Louise, a close friend for nearly thirty years now x [bodytext] => When true spirits of friendship unite,

Then there is no agenda,

And words flow as streams babbling with laughter, with tales

Of experience, of fears, of direction, bringing to the table loved

Ones, offspring, decisions of future and giggled memories of

Recognisable past. Menus ignored and forgotten as hearts warm

With familiarity, with the assurance of the ties that bind still firmly

In place. For the years of friendship power us forward, but for just

This time there is reaffirming, an assurance, an oasis in uncertainty

A rock, formed from layers and layers of sedimentary trust, and

We have feasted in the moment on the warmth of sustaining loyalty

And when evening is done, an overwhelming sense of joy,

A soul’s inner smile at the recognition of the rarity of

complete connection.
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The meaning of Joy

Contributed by northernlights on Wednesday, 24th October 2012 @ 04:48:23 PM in AEST
Topic: Lifepoems

When true spirits of friendship unite,

Then there is no agenda,

And words flow as streams babbling with laughter, with tales

Of experience, of fears, of direction, bringing to the table loved

Ones, offspring, decisions of future and giggled memories of

Recognisable past. Menus ignored and forgotten as hearts warm

With familiarity, with the assurance of the ties that bind still firmly

In place. For the years of friendship power us forward, but for just

This time there is reaffirming, an assurance, an oasis in uncertainty

A rock, formed from layers and layers of sedimentary trust, and

We have feasted in the moment on the warmth of sustaining loyalty

And when evening is done, an overwhelming sense of joy,

A soul’s inner smile at the recognition of the rarity of

complete connection.

Copyright Â© northernlights ... [ 2012-10-24 16:48:23]
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Re: The meaning of Joy (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Wednesday, 24th October 2012 @ 08:57:59 PM AEST
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excellent and nostalgic. a good friend is hard to find

Re: The meaning of Joy (User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on Wednesday, 24th October 2012 @ 09:47:39 PM AEST
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Very beautiful.
huggs, blessings,
emy

Re: The meaning of Joy (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Thursday, 25th October 2012 @ 01:08:29 AM AEST
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I absolutely love that last line. It brings it all home with such, such, hmmmm...wow, hard to explain for me.

Just sums it up brilliantly.

My best friend passed away in January. Miss her a lot. Cherish that time while she's still here.

As always, love your writing and wo, you've been posting a lot lately and I like it!

Re: The meaning of Joy (User Rating: 1 )
by ValDohren on Saturday, 27th October 2012 @ 04:49:29 PM AEST
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Wonderful tribute to a valued friendship - a truly heartfelt write.

Re: The meaning of Joy (User Rating: 1 )
by spud on Wednesday, 31st October 2012 @ 05:32:19 AM AEST
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Hi Anna,

A fine dedication to friendship. Well said!

T

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