THE PERFUME OF FRIENDSHIP

After the petals fall,

Perfume remains,

A scent in the green hall

Of country lanes.

And the clean breeze of spring

Blows over everything.

 

After a friend departs,

The essence of 

Her spirit stirs our hearts

With faith and love.

Now she is homeward bent                 

Our rooms are sweet

With friendship’s sentiment.           

ANNE CAMPBELL STARK

 

NO GREATER BLESSING

There is no greater blessing

Than an understanding friend,

Who’s there in times of trouble

And on whom we can depend;

A friend who knows our every mood

And brightens cloudy days;

One who’s slow to criticize,

But quick to offer praise.

There is no greater blessing

Than a friend who always cares;

One who will remember us

In daily thoughts and prayers.

KAY ANDREW

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