There is comfort
in old friendships,
reminders of things
forgotten, of misguided
adventures, and the folly
of youth; and there is hope
instilled by the passage of time
and the evidence that while life
changes, some things endure, and;
it is in the comfort of old friendships
that we find strength to believe in ourselves,
and the will to penetrate lingering angst, and
embrace the possibility of a future with purpose.
(To Old Friends first appeared here in December 2017. Image my own.)
Hello Old Friend. I’m seeing this for the first time. It’s lovely…and oh, so true.
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Inspired by and written with you in mind, Old Friend.
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Hello my friend. I enjoyed your work today. Always a pleasure to read your amazing poetry and your thoughts. I hope you are doing well and staying safe.
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Thanks so much. Living a safe and sheltered life. The pace suits me, lol.
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Lovely write… Thanks for sharing
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Appreciate your kind words. Thanks for dropping by.
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You’re most wlcm friend
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i love your piece old friendship truly hold comfort ππ
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Thank you. I appreciate your words.
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“it is in the comfort of old friendships
that we find strength to believe in ourselves,”
I really think this is true. If our oldest true friends are still there for us, we must be doing something right… and so little needs to be explained, conversations can be had with fewer words, and depth is more easily reached in less time, perhaps.
Old true friendships provide a solid base for a higher purpose, as your format beautifully suggests.
And what a lovely painting… wow!!!
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Thanks Lia. Just a photograph digitally altered.
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Well it’s a beautiful photograph, beautifully altered π
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Thanks. A rewarding pastime.
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Great and inspiring poem! Old friends can’t be forgotten. They are like gems that we treasured the most and kept inside our hearts.
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They sure are. Thanks for dropping by.
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You’re much welcome!
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Excellent! Artfully written. And sometimes nothing beats a good friendship.
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True! Thanks.
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Welcome!
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Past is more rich than the present..always and always..coz its full of life experiences..loved your post β£π
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Thank you!
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This poem has such a warm and cozy feel to it. Lovely and beautifully structured.
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Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome, VJ!
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Liked it a lot!
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Thank you!
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This is lovely.. old friendships are so precious.. you can just be yourself within them and they love you despite all of your flaws.
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Exactly. Thanks.
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Yes! I love this quote a lot, “and the evidence that while life
changes, some things endure”. π
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Thank you.
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I love this poem! It brought a warm feeling and a smile.
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Thanks Liz. Best response possible.
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You’re welcome, V.J.
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Beautifully penned!
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Thanks
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“the will to penetrate lingering angst”
An intent so powerfully expressed!
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Thank you.
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wise words and wonderful ducks … lovely, thanks for sharing
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Thanks Kate!
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That was good! πͺπ»ππ»π
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Thanks Eva!
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I absolutely do NOT know what I would do without my friends. The friends from decades ago are especially precious to me. The connections are like no other. This is a beautiful poem, V.J..
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Thanks Andrea. Agreed.
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Welcome.
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I love, love, love this VJ! It’s so beautiful – and so true!
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Thanks so much Terri. Hugs.
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So true, V.J! The warmth of old friendships is unmatched. This resonates.
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Thanks. We need that warmth right now. Good to be reminded.
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Indeed, we do. You are welcome.
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Something about old friendships, like wrapping up in a cozy quilt.
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Yes. Good description.
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I love the photo with this beautiful poem!
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Thanks so much.
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