My True Friend

“Without her, the sister of my heart, I’d never have become the person with whom my husband fell in love… I’d never have this NOW.

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My True Friend

When others saw what they wanted me to be…

My true friend saw who I desired to see.

My true friend held up a mirror…

Showed the deeper me did endure.

When love seemed far beyond my reach…

My true friend did stop to teach

How love would grow from love within,

Not outward signs nor raucous din.

When love within seemed hard to find…

My true friend always was kind,

Loyal and true, a guide undaunted…

Though by doubt t’was I haunted.

With oft gentle reflection…

And sometimes annoyed intercession…

My true friend taught me to grow,

Refused to let me be laid low.

My decisions tho’ oft confusing,

Never turned my friend’s inducing…

Led me ever to deeper understanding…

The seeds of worth t’was planting.

Much frolic and laughter shared…

My true friend always cared

To make me whole and complete.

T’was the first I knew without deceit.

A bond and spiritual kinship…

Taught to me true friendship.

My true friend, the sister of my heart…

Even distance cannot part.

A beacon’s light I ever see…

My true friend will always be

She who taught me myself to love,

And opened my life to blessings above.

This poem is dedicated to Diane, sister of my heart and devoted godmother to my son. These words are too small to adequately express the blessing she has been on my life.

By D. Denise Dianaty

©23 August 2014

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