HEART TO HEART

Kindred spirits know the process
Grafting takes to bind the heart
Once the glue of promise strengthens
Even death can't tear apart

Time and distance cast their shadow
Causing twists along life's way
But the memory joined in oneness
Isn't very far away

Treasured moments in the sunlight
Never lose that evening glow
So when darkness wants to hide them
Kindred hearts will always know

What a gift this friendship offers
Rainbow colors brighter shine
When at last we greet each other
Loneliness is left behind

Jesus is the name that binds us
In the cross of Christ we hide
Love eternal never ending
Joyfully one in Him abide
B. Pent

A FRIEND IS ONE THAT KNOWS YOU AS YOU ARE,
UNDERSTANDS WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN,
ACCEPTS WHAT YOU HAVE BECOME,
AND STILL GENTLY ALLOWS YOU TO GROW.
--William Shakespeare

MY SPECIAL FRIEND

I'm thinking today
Of a friend that I love
It's a special gift
God gives from above
We walk hand in hand
And our hearts beat as one
As we share thoughts together
With laughter and fun.

Distance may keep us
From mystery's embrace
But no one can tear us
From loves special place
It's a secret that no one can share
No matter how lonely
I sense you are there
As my special friend.

If God should provide
A way to be near
So distance can't rob us
From moments of cheer
I'll ever be thankful
To walk with my friend
Through life's little moments
Way down to the end.

So quietly rest
In the Shepherd's embrace
And don't be discouraged
His plan is in place
I'll walk right beside you
I'll whisper your name
I love you, my dearest
My life's special friend.
--B. Pent