Day 141 The Nature Of Friendship

I wanted to write you a poem and dedicate it to the wonder of friendship. I wanted to take just the right photograph that would wing my joy skyward, off the page and into each of your hearts. If i could play the cello, the flute or sing a capella i would do this for you. I would try to create a melody for my heartfelt delight in your company. Some of you paint, draw or craft beautiful objects that tell the story of who you are, what you dream about and who you love. I can do none of these things with sufficient skill to impart the feelings i want to share.

I have made many connections in my life. Some people i am bonded to for a lifetime and beyond. I believe in the strength of bonds beyond death. Whenever i fret about the possibility of my life ending too soon i think of those people and feel comforted. They will be on the same journey. We will not be traveling alone.

There are also the precious beginnings of new friendships that are a result of the time i have spent creating and sharing myself through my blog. I have been given three awards during that time. One from Rosa, another from my dear friend Lori and this week from my friend Debi. I am grateful for the acknowledgement that each of these friends has gifted me with. I appreciate the fact that you are all listening to me, watching me, laughing with and sharing yourselves in return.

This in the image i want to leave you with. My hands offering up the good earth of Avalon with the tiniest sprig of green friendship that i hope will grow into whatever flower it was meant to be.

xoxox

Comments

[Kelly]

Well this just brought a tear to my eye. I am without words to describe how I feel about your beautiful writing and of course the amazing photograph. Just wonderful.

[Relyn]

Your prose is poem enough.

Your photographs, a poem for certain.

Blessings.

[joan]

Dearest Robin,

your words they pluck my heartstrings... and some days that is more powerful than any painting. drawing. or craft.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart.

xoxo

[rhayne]

What a wonderful tribute to friendship...old and new.
You are so beautiful.
xo

[rebecca]

what a delightful post... and what a touching gift! quite beautiful, beautiful you! you brought such a smile to my face and have ended my day quite nicely. thank you, mama!

[Sandra]

Beautiful!
Your photos are so Magnificent, they look realer than real!
Sandra Evertson

[Rosa]

Robin, what a wonderful gift to all. You are such a kind and gentle soul. Bless you. xo

[smithkaichjones]

Thank you for this - a little soil to tuck around Emma Tree's roots. I am quite moved & very touched.

Debi

[Liz]

As usual, lovely thoughts and lovely picture! Your blog is always such a treat!

[Yoli]

Sweetie tweety, you are such a breath of fresh air. I value your words and thoughts very much.

[jeanie]

This is a beautiful photo for a beautiful and thoughtful expression. I feel strongly in the value of friendship and how it is so enduring. I feel blessed in having friends that I've known since I was five who are still very close. But I also treasure my new friends and those whom I have only known through our blogs, like you. You have been a supportive and good friend, though we've never met face to face or talked voice to voice. Yet, you have given me strength when I've needed it, laughs and chuckles and smiles and so very much good energy. They say it takes being a friend to have one. You give at least as good as you get -- I know, I'm proof.

[Beth]

That is a excellent picture for a excellent post. I wish my soil looked as good as yours too. You are a wonderful friend. I Love how blogging helps us to make new friends!
xoxooxoxoxo

[High Desert Diva]

That's just beautiful...the sentiment...the photo

[Claire]

What a beautiful post. I am loving getting to know you.

Cxx

[Annie]

Such a sweet post. You may not paint, but you create your wonderful garden and that is a talent as great as any painter :-). Lovely photo too :-).

[Denise]

Oh wow, that is so beautiful. And I loved the symbolic photo of the good earth of Avalon and the tiny sprig of green friendship. What an awesome way to show your friendship. What a beautiful lady you are. And I am still just loving your blog. Thank you!

[Peggy]

what a perfect photo to symbolize growing friendships!

Our Friendship Tree Started Out As A Seed Many Years Ago
And Grew Genuinely With Time.
We Planted The Seeds Of Friendship,
And The Bond Has Become Closer Between Your Seed And Mine.
As Our Friendship Continues To Grow,
I Appreciate Every Ring And Every Leaf On My Tree
That Has Grown Over The Years.
For Every Ring And Leaf Symbolizes A Special Event,
A Laugh, Or Even A Cry.
For You Have Made A Difference In My Life.
The Events We Weather In Life Make Us Who We Are.
And Just As A Tree Grows Roots,
We Grow A Stronger Bond Each And Every Passing Day.
I Want To Thank You For Being My Roots, My Stable Force,
And My Wonderful Friend!

Above they barely touch, but undermined
Down to their deepest source,
Admiring you shall find
Their roots are intertwined
Inseparably.

[darlene]

how lovely :)