Friends (One Shot Wednesday)
Ripples of my musings
survey of my soul
as ripples fade away
slowly breaking the ice
I hear the music play
together we compose
harmonies of our souls
capturing the moment
of spirit, hope and words
sharing common ground
thus, less pain and hurt
more joy and happiness
in visions of my reflection
I see you
MY FRIEND
©AvdL 2010
Submitted for
One Shot Wednesday at One Stop Poetry
I have not been around visiting and commenting on a daily basis like I normally do and wrote the above to let you know that you’re in my heart and thoughts…my daily life has been quite busy these last couple of days but I will be back to normal in no time. I am however, together with Kavita, doing Mondaypotluck at Jinglepoetry and will visit as many as possible at One Shot Wednesday . I love you all….big hugs always!! oxox
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
September 21, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I read my name there :D.. very beautiful.. “less pain and hurt, more joy and happiness”..
Friends are a rarity.. Blessed are you and your friends- I am counting myself again- LOL
xox
September 21, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Of course you are there my friend…you all have a special place in my heart in this virtual world. Much love Olivia….I’ll be back to normal soon, just have another deadline to be finished this week 🙂 xxxx
September 21, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Thanks, my friend, seems we’re all a bit hectic at the moment.
Take care of yourself, much love. xxx
September 22, 2010 at 10:33 am
Ditto girlfriend xxx Hugs xx
September 21, 2010 at 3:49 pm
I see you…. friend…great words…and great choice of song..one of my favourites…yvette x
September 22, 2010 at 10:33 am
Thanks Yvette, your support means a lot to me and I value you so much. Hugs xx
September 21, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Yes, Divine Buttercup – seems a number of us have LIFE happening! Or, there’s a bug called blogitis that has hit.
Your beautifully worded poem sends a well-received message. Thanks, Amanda.
September 22, 2010 at 10:35 am
I value your friendship dear Amy…thanks for this delightful message. Hugs xx
September 21, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Always an inspiring read my friend…….great piece……you take care now you hear…..huggs……xxxxx
September 22, 2010 at 10:35 am
So lovely to see you here Dewald, and ditto to you too!! Hugs xx
September 21, 2010 at 5:00 pm
This is just awesome Amanda, you spoke my words in your poem.
hugs.
September 22, 2010 at 10:36 am
Thanks my dear friend, will be back to visit you soon….much love always xxx
September 21, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Lovely poem, Amanda. You use such evocative words and I love the images you conjure up! Don’t work too hard… and take care. xxx
September 22, 2010 at 10:36 am
Never ever too hard to come and visit you…thanks Adee, your support and friendship means a lot xx
September 21, 2010 at 6:34 pm
The whole poem is great.
The last five lines are pure class
September 22, 2010 at 10:37 am
Now that comment made me smile my dear friend…an extra hug for that!! Mwah x
September 21, 2010 at 10:59 pm
I really love your warm posts, Amanda. I can so relate to what you are saying here. I hope you get everything done as you plan. I’m also trying to catch up on blogging from my end of the world. Have a wonderful week.
September 22, 2010 at 10:39 am
Your warm comment made me very happy and I thank you so very much!! I wish for you all the best too and hope to see each other soon 🙂 Have a great day my friend xx
September 21, 2010 at 11:21 pm
I was glad to read
“less pain and hurt
more joy and happiness”
September 22, 2010 at 10:39 am
Exactly Eric, life is too short not to be happy…and you being here…so much more!! Thanks my friend ~ Hugs x
September 22, 2010 at 12:58 am
This in indeed very thoughtful of you Amanda 🙂 Thank you for being there and encouraging always 🙂
September 22, 2010 at 10:41 am
I value your friendship Nav and your comment made me smile….I’ll be back soon to visit. Much love my friend xx
September 22, 2010 at 1:48 am
beautiful words. Everybody seems so busy lately. I have just started up my last year of university, so am trying to keep up on that well commenting daily. This is a real challenge, your poem has inspired me though. All the best
September 22, 2010 at 10:43 am
So wonderful warm and understanding Mark, your comment made me smile…it is hard sometimes to keep up to date because in this virtual world, we create and develop very special friendships and the last thing we want to do is letting our friends down…I wish you all the best (even more so doing your last year) That is wonderful and I will always come and visit, no matter what!! I value your support also my friend. Take care now 🙂 xx
September 22, 2010 at 2:20 am
Love your poem – you have described very beautifully the ways of breaking into friendship, and of continuing friendship… you are such a friend!
together we compose
harmonies of our souls
Beautiful!
September 22, 2010 at 10:44 am
And so are you Ruth, your visits and support are soooo much appreciated…thanks for this warm and delightful comment. Kisses from Downunder xxx
September 22, 2010 at 2:36 am
Another fine poem…the concise expression of friendship is just divine!
September 22, 2010 at 10:46 am
Thanks for your delightful comment Charles, friends like you mean the world to me and I thank you 🙂 Warmest regards always xxx
September 22, 2010 at 2:44 am
Beautiful poem, Amanda. The image of the woman looking at herself in a blizzard like setting is mesmerizing. Thank you for sharing another Amanda creation. Blessings to you…
September 22, 2010 at 10:47 am
And thank you for the special person you are Carol, I value your friendship very much…Blessings to you to my dear friend xxx
September 22, 2010 at 5:21 am
very impressive,
you never fail to entertain and please with your art and fancy taste. Cheers!
September 22, 2010 at 10:48 am
I am very humbled and honored to be part of this wonderful community Jingle….only the best always to you and our other friends. Have a great day my dearest Ji xxx
September 22, 2010 at 9:21 am
Striking picture, touching poem!
🙂
September 22, 2010 at 10:49 am
Thanks so much Gabriela, happy you liked the read and I value your support. Have a great day my friend x
September 22, 2010 at 9:29 am
those kinds of friends are priceless…harmonies of our souls…nice one shot!
September 22, 2010 at 10:50 am
Friends like you are priceless Brian…I am proud to be part of OneShot. Thanks for your warm comment my friend x
September 22, 2010 at 10:19 am
ripples of my musings….very nice..bkm
September 22, 2010 at 10:51 am
Thanks bkm, I always value your support and love having you here. Much love xx
September 22, 2010 at 10:26 am
friends, such an emotional word that gathers all life in few letters..:) lovely poem..great lines, can’t even think of picking a one favorite..excellent one shot 🙂
September 22, 2010 at 10:52 am
What a delightful comment my dear Desert Rose…thanks so very much…your support means so much to me. Hugs and more Hugs xxx
September 22, 2010 at 12:14 pm
You are a wonderful friend to all. A lovely one shot.
September 23, 2010 at 6:56 am
Ditto Suzi…I value your friendship so very much 🙂 xx
September 22, 2010 at 12:59 pm
You capture the spirit that is found in the blog-o-sphere. What a beautiful tribte to all your friends that you have made Buttercup. A beautiful poem.
September 23, 2010 at 6:57 am
Thanks so much dear Katherine, I value your support and delightful comment so very much. Have a superb day my friend xx
September 22, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Truly beautiful Amanda, you captured in words how special friendship really is. Before meeting our dear Moon, I had not even blogged much, somehow she brought me in with those open arms and smiling ways, and talents, and kind encouraging words, and I ended up doing much more in blogs than expected.The friendships here have been much more than ever thought, and this poem you’ve written really expresses what it all means. ~You my dear friend, such a special talent, in more words than I can say brought a teary smile. I love this!
September 23, 2010 at 7:05 am
Dearest April, your warm and beautiful words brought a tear to my eye too, I have also just started blogging about 6 months ago and it truly has opened another world to me. And what you say about Moon is so very true, she has the most beautiful spirit. I thank you for these wonderful words my dear friend and treasure it in my hearts. Love always xxx
September 22, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Hello, my friend 🙂 Glad to cross paths again. lol Wonderful poem that I’m sure many of us can relate to. hugs
September 23, 2010 at 7:06 am
Thanks Adam, I am proud to be a part of One Shot…even in these busy times!! Thanks for your always encouraging words my dear friend!! Hugs xx
September 22, 2010 at 3:03 pm
That’s for you and me, Amanda!! 🙂 Yaaaayyyy!! Seriously, that’s THE FIRST thought that sprang to my mind when I was reading this poem! Ofcourse it’s to all friends, but reading it HERE specifically made me think of us! :)…especially these lines:
“together we compose
harmonies of our souls
capturing the moment
of spirit, hope and words
sharing common ground” — potluck…remember!??!?!? 😉
This is a FANTASTIC ode to friends and friendship! It’s the BEST bond ever!!!
Love ya heaps, lady!! And thanks for being my friend..mwah!!
September 23, 2010 at 7:09 am
together we compose
harmonies of our souls
capturing the moment
of spirit, hope and words
sharing common ground
Indeed we do my dear Kavi…and I am so very fortunate to have cross paths with a warm, loving beautiful spirit like you!! You light my day with your bright nature and right back at you for being my friend!! Love you more 🙂 xxx
September 22, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Such Exquisite imagery, Amanda…full of wisdom, truth and inspiration, thank you!! XXX
September 23, 2010 at 7:11 am
Thank you for being part of my world my dearest Naomi, you sure brighten my life and I am very happy to call you friend!! Have a great day gorgeous girl. xx
September 22, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I believe this one is up there with the favorites. Awesome, beautiful, captured quit well. love ya too…xxoo 🙂
September 23, 2010 at 7:39 am
So very happy to see you here my dearest friend, you light up my screen and life with your presence!! Love you too gorgeous girl 🙂 Hugs xx
September 22, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Thank you for the lovely poem. Hope it’s all good, happy things to do …
Don’t exhaust! …
xx
September 23, 2010 at 7:45 am
All happy things to do, just these deadlines that sometimes takes so much time!! Mwah xx
September 22, 2010 at 8:42 pm
I see you… bringing my thoughts from the movie “Avatar” and I loved the concpet of saying “I see you” as touching ones innerself… I loved the way you have painted the inner soul in love and the words
“together we compose
harmonies of our souls”
Were amazing…. Thanks for sharing a wonderful post… and poetry..
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Connect with me on Twitter at @VerseEveryDay to read one verse everyday on life, love and longing…
September 23, 2010 at 7:48 am
Thanks so very much for visiting and such a lovely comment…I have followed you on Twitter x
September 22, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Hey Darlin… thanks for thinking of me. Beautiful. Love and Light, Sender
September 23, 2010 at 7:50 am
Thanks Sender, soon I’ll be back to normal, your presence here are cherished and I send love and light right back at you. Hugs xxx
September 22, 2010 at 10:42 pm
It had a ripple effect on me!
ode to un-punctuated verses
September 23, 2010 at 7:51 am
Now that made me smile!! Thanks so very much for your kind comment! x
September 22, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Happy Wednesday!
your work shines bright and more…
September 23, 2010 at 7:53 am
Thanks Ji, for your encouragement means everything!! I send you love for today and always xxx
September 22, 2010 at 11:42 pm
..sharing common ground..got me – that is beautiful – and what friendship is about…great one shot!
September 23, 2010 at 7:54 am
Thanks Claudia, I really appreciate your kind and warm words. Without friends, our life will be pretty empty!! Have a great day my friend xx
September 22, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Beautiful expression of your loving kind thoughts to your friends, you have a special way of being thoughtful of others, and creative at the same time.
Take care,
Joanny
September 23, 2010 at 8:04 am
Thanks for those warm and kindest words Joanny, I cherish them forever. Sending you loads of love xxx
September 22, 2010 at 11:58 pm
You never failed to impress me as always, I am going to list this as one of my favorite! I love the spooky feel at the back :3 throughout the warmth of friendship ;D
September 23, 2010 at 8:04 am
And I can say the same about you my dearest friend….thanks for your always kind and warm words, they mean a lot to me. Have a happy day Hugs xxx
September 23, 2010 at 1:33 am
fantastic would be an understatement perhaps, Amanda 🙂 so beautiful words, and u keep one interested with the short lines too..! thanks for sharing a lovely one shot..
My One Shot
September 23, 2010 at 8:10 am
Thanks for those kind words Leo, your support means so much!! Have a great day my friend x
September 23, 2010 at 4:12 am
endearing ode to friendship…Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem. Hope your week goes well.
September 23, 2010 at 8:14 am
Thanks for visiting me too my friend, it warms my heart. Have a great week too 🙂 Hugs xx
September 23, 2010 at 4:27 am
Compact, concise, so beautifully expressed. Hope and joy, a very positive picture of friendship. Well done!
September 23, 2010 at 8:16 am
Thanks Dan, it is wonderful to have you here and I thank you for your delightful and warm comment. Hugs xx
September 23, 2010 at 6:40 am
Simply beautiful, with a soft elegance. Well done. (And I liked the video, too.)
September 23, 2010 at 8:20 am
So very happy to have you here Glynn, thanks so much for your lovely and warm comment!! I really appreciate it so much! Hugs x
September 23, 2010 at 10:21 am
This is beautiful. Robbie’s not bad either. Love him!
September 23, 2010 at 10:42 am
Buttercup,
Don’t have to say anything – we all have those moments playing catch up with deadlines.
Just remember to breath deep, okay.
Cheers, friend!
September 23, 2010 at 6:36 pm
I know, I love some of his music too…thanks so much for being here my friend, your comment means a lot 🙂
September 23, 2010 at 10:43 am
Buttercup,
Don’t have to say anything – we all have those moments playing catch up with deadlines.
Just remember to breath deep, okay.
As usual – beautiful work!
Cheers, friend!
September 23, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Those words I will cherish and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!! Sending you loads of love xx
September 23, 2010 at 11:37 am
What a great poem for friends! Hope things settle down for you.
September 23, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Thanks so much Teresa, you comment means so much to me and I send you loads of love back 🙂 xx
September 23, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Thanks so much Teresa, you comment means so much to me and I send you loads of love 🙂 xx
September 24, 2010 at 12:51 am
such a beautiful warm poem… i understand the sentiment…cheers pete
September 25, 2010 at 6:11 am
Thanks Pete, always appreciate your comments so much…have a great weekend my friend xx
September 25, 2010 at 12:45 am
This is incredibly beautiful, Amanda. This tiny and enormous world we have crafted out here in the ether is filled with such incredible people. People like you, dear friend, who give love and support so unselfishly, creating a safe haven. I’m not sure if it is the intimacy of the creative writing process and product, but so many souls are bared on blogs, such risk is taken with one’s very essence, and always, friends rally round to say “we’re here, we see you.” It’s magical.
September 25, 2010 at 7:18 am
Patti my friend, your comments are ALWAYS so heartwarming and full of love, that makes you the special person you are. You have amazing talent and are sooo well respected in our community. Thank you for these beautiful words of encourangement and support. I am so blessed to be part of this community and have people like you in my life, even if just in this virtual world because as you rightly say, so many bare their souls…thanks for being my friend. Hope you have a great weekend 🙂 Hugs xx
September 25, 2010 at 7:35 am
This poem brings tears to my heart…in a good way 😀 We are so blessed to have friends in our lives, both close and far..and our lives are truly enriched by sharing life together.
I love all your words but especially “in visions of my reflection I see you MY FRIEND” What is a friend but often a mirror of ourselves – or certainly a person that can understand us.
Thanks for YOUR friendship Amanda – it means a great deal xx
September 25, 2010 at 11:43 am
I’m in your position – I need to rewrite this poem so people know I to support them just crazy busy with all these balls in the air.
Do what you can my dear friend but dont get so overworked you dont love it
Love and hugs from the Moon
September 27, 2010 at 2:11 pm
I am sending you love and hugs right back girlfriend, keep smiling 🙂 xxxxx