This poem was inspired by Lisa’s post where she shares a series of brilliant and encouraging quotes about friendship. Take a moment and visit her post at The Road Back to Life.

Destiny unites true friends
Transforming life with its spark
Sincere friendship fills two hearts
Never alone in the dark
Never take friends for granted
Honesty, laughter, and tears
Staying connected insures
Treasures shared over the years
Sharing life’s pain, healing wounds
Long-lasting friendship endures
Glue holding life together
Truly caring, reassures
Always count on each other
Offering silent support
“Forever minutes” share love
Caring never falling short
Life travels through forest trails
Friends together, all these years
Brings us home through darkest times
Greatest love when friendship cheers

From Proverbs 18:24: “Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.”
I love your poem! The appropriate verse too- a favorite of mine… Thank you so much and happy to have been an inspiration 💛
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Thanks again Lisa. Those quotes definitely ignited my energy to craft this poem.
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Yes, long-lasting friendships are indeed the flowers in our gardens of life. You captured the feelings well in your poem. Thank you, Richard. ❤
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Jan, I appreciate your welcoming words. I am pleased to have you as a special Montana friend. Peace be with you.
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How cherished is true friendship ! Your poem is one to cherish also. 🙂
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Very nice.
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TY
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You are welcome Pastor Jim. I appreciate you reading. I hope your schedule has returned to a more normal one.
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Yes back to normal now; well, Corona Virus normal and no longer on riot mode
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