The Heart Of A Friend 

The heart of a friend,

Is a place sweet and rare,

To love, to enrich, to enjoy.

Respond if you will,

To it's charm and it's thrill,

While forgetting the cares that annoy.

Yes,

The heart of a friend,

Is the one thing I prize,

As life lengthens and twilight descends.

The last thing I ask,

As I finish my task,

Is to live in

The heart of my friend.

Welcome You Home

While I am gone release me, let me go

I have so many things to see and do

You mustn't tie yourself with tears

Be happy that we had so many beautiful years

I gave to you my love

You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness

I thank you for the love you each have shown

But now its time I've traveled alone

To grieve for me awhile if grieve you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust

It's only awhile that we must part

To bless the memories within your heart

I won't be far away, for life goes on

For if you need me, call, and I will come through

You cannot see or touch me, but I'll be near

And if you listen with your heart

You'll hear all my love soft and clear

And then when you must come this way alone

I'll greet you with a smile and say

"WELCOME HOME"

The Star That Shines So Bright!

Look upon the dark of night,

do you see a reflection of light?

Could it be the star that's so

bright, reminds you of a friend that

was there on those dark nights, who

gently dried your tears from sight?

Or the friend, that was there to share a smile

or hug? Never asking, only giving that

special kind of love. A love only a true friend

knows, a love that sets your heart aglow.

I ask you now is this your friend you

hold so dear? A friend that has the

twinkle of a star? Yet is never one to

stray to far. A friend that's in

your heart, always near?

If this is so, when you look upon

the dark of night and see a

twinkle of light, remember that true

friend, the star that shines so bright!

©  Carolyn Oakley

I Give To You

A fire to light inside your heart,

to feel the warm embers glow.

A piece of the sun's warm rays,

to bask in it's fiery show.

I Give To You

A piece of a rainbow to color your

world, when all seems totally gray.

Some roses for the sweet perfume,

to kiss your senses with its bouquet.

I Give To You

A sprinkling of some twinkling

stars, to wish upon at night.

The morning dew to kiss the day.

To bask in it's delight.

I Give To You

A summer's breeze to caress your

face, to show that someone cares.

The sweet song of the nightingale, to

remind you that they're always there.

I Give To You

My lasting friendship, always true.

A gift of love to hold inside,

whenever you feel blue, or just

because you need a friend.

This friend, that will always

be there for you!

Author Unknown

Never Forget

Your presence, is a present to the world.

You're unique and one of a kind.

Your life can be, what you want it to be.

Take the days, just one at a time.

Count your blessings, not your troubles.

You'll make it through, whatever comes along.

Within you, are so many answers.

Understand, have courage, be strong.

Don't put limits on yourself.

So many dreams, are waiting to be realized.

Decisions are too important, to leave to chance.

Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.

Nothing wastes more energy, than worrying.

The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.

Don't take things too seriously.

Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

Remember, that a little love goes a long way.

Remember, that a lot goes forever.

Remember, that friendship is a wise investment.

Life's treasures, are people together.

Realize, that it's never too late.

Do ordinary things, in an extraordinary way.

Have health, hope and happiness.

Take the time, to wish upon a star.

And don't ever forget.

For even a day.

How very special you are!

Author Unknown

For Those In Doubt

Have confidence in yourself to do what you think is right.

Fear not what others might say.

Press ahead with determination and dignity.

Strive with all the energy you have.

Ignore criticism from those who cannot see.

Have the strength to pursue your vision.

And in the end you will achieve your goal.

For what is right will succeed.

It is then that others will learn from what

you have done, and make it all worthwhile.