I've a warm and friendly feeling
As I think of you today;
And I wish that we could visit,
But you're many miles away.

Separated by such distance,
Yet your letters bring you near;
Through the miles we share a friendship
That's become to me most dear.

Friends through correspondence only;
Still, your face I need not see
For your soul shines through the pages
Every time you write to me.

You've a special way of writing,
Warming as the sunshine rays,
Bringing joy and inspiration,
Letter brightening up my days.

You've enriched my life, my dear one,
And I'm glad God willed we meet,
"Friendship's Road" is that much nicer
Traveling it with one so sweet.

~Unknown~

Friendship

OH, THE COMFORT-the inexpressible
comfort of feeling safe with a person,
Having neither to weigh thoughts,
Nor measure words-but pouring them
All right out-just as they are-
Chaff and grain together-
Certain that a faithful hand will
Take and sift them-
Keep what is worth keeping-
And with the breath of kindness
Blow the rest away.

~Dinah Maria Mulock Craik~