“The RoseBouquet”

Each friend is unique and special to me
But some are jewels with more lovely facets,
Or roses with more petals of delicate hue;
A brilliant treasure, a rare beauty are you!

Loyalty in friendship - in you is defined.
Versatile, efficient in everything you try;
Mature and able to take full responsibility.
Anyone in need? You give more availability.

No matter what they deserve, you are kind;
Not enough? You’re completely resourceful.
Always alert to be the angel made visible,
Neat, and warmly welcoming, and hospitable.

Such a wonderful, dear friend as you are
Enriches my life by dazzling trait flashes,
Perfumes it with the scent of our good Saviour,
Nourishes, and causes me to love you the more!

(c)1996 - Ruth Marlene Friesen
(written as a birthday gift for my friend Elvera Krahn)

You can see more about “Heart 2 Heart” my poetry chapbook, from which this was taken, at Heart2Heart I have a page on how to publish your poetry here; How to Publish Your Poetry

In fact, I have poetry on my mind this morning, and am wondering if there is any interest in a series of articles on poetry writing. If you would be keen to see that, let me know and I’ll see what I can do about it.