A Friend's Greeting
I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me;
I'd like to be the help that you've been always glad to be;
I'd like to mean as much to you each minute of the day
As you have meant, old friend of mine, to me along the way.
I'd like to do the big things and the splendid things for you,
To brush the gray from out your skies and leave them only blue;
I'd like to say the kindly things that I so oft have heard,
And feel that I could rouse your soul the way that mine you've stirred.
I'd like to give you back the joy that you have given me,
Yet that were wishing you a need I hope will never be;
I'd like to make you feel as rich as I, who travel on
Undaunted in the darkest hours with you to lean upon.
I'm wishing at this special time that I could but repay
A portion of the gladness that you've strewn along my way;
And could I have one wish this year, this only would it be:
I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me.
EDGAR A. GUEST
I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me;
I'd like to be the help that you've been always glad to be;
I'd like to mean as much to you each minute of the day
As you have meant, old friend of mine, to me along the way.
I'd like to do the big things and the splendid things for you,
To brush the gray from out your skies and leave them only blue;
I'd like to say the kindly things that I so oft have heard,
And feel that I could rouse your soul the way that mine you've stirred.
I'd like to give you back the joy that you have given me,
Yet that were wishing you a need I hope will never be;
I'd like to make you feel as rich as I, who travel on
Undaunted in the darkest hours with you to lean upon.
I'm wishing at this special time that I could but repay
A portion of the gladness that you've strewn along my way;
And could I have one wish this year, this only would it be:
I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me.
EDGAR A. GUEST
I am so very thankful for you stopping by here!!!
Have a wonderful Wednesday precious friends,
hugs and love,
Dawn
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13 comments:
Beautiful,
a great day to you to,
love ,
Sonja
thank you so much for all the lovely words! so beautyfull! have a nice day too and my best wishes! di
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Hope your day is delightful as well!
Wanted to drop in and wish you a joy filled day!
A beautiful post! I hope your day is full of happiness!
Oh Edgar does not disappoint with his rhyme and sentiment. You are one of the dearest bloggers, generous and kind. You are a great friend to have!
Hello Dawn, What a beautiful poem. Have a wonderful day. Joyous Wishes, Linda
Beautiful! Friends are so precious, I am guessing you are one awesome friend yourself! Hugs! Florence
He has always been one of my favorite poets. I love the cadence to his poems. xo Diana
Friendship....such a beautiful gift. I hope you are having a wonderful week!
Hugs,
"Her"
Purrs,
Romeo
Such beautiful words of friendship, and reading the poem, this line I would like to send you back ,my precious Dawn:
I'd like to give you back the joy that you have given me,.........
And I will next week, when Mathilde is home again.
Hugs and love, Dorthe
Dawn, So sweet of you to share that with us. I know you are that person! I strive to be too, and know I'm a awork in progress. Have a wonderful day, dear friend!
Hugs.
Sherry
I love Edgar A. Guest. How reassuring to know someone else does to.
B.
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