Special Friends Poem by Marie WardAlonge

You are the rhythm that makes me step to a happy beat.
Every morning, you are part of the moving force that drives me to my feet.
You let me know that I should never accept defeat.

The sound minded that gives me hope
To a clearer path and wider scope.
With you in my life, I know I can cope.

You are the wonderful essence of my being
To all that is right and remains unseen.
When things became so difficult for me to bear,
You gave me support, understanding, and stayed in touch over the years.
I knew through you, God's light was really there.

As I write these lines, I truly glow.
You inspire me with pride to allow these words to flow.
Jimmy, Monte, Sharon, and Tammie-you are the inspiration for this poem.
You could possibly be my 4(four) heroes gone unsung.
I deliver these lines to you with much ado.
I wanted to take this time to say-thank you.

Each of you intermingles with my life with a different personality.
You are not my best friends by a technicality.
It's not just the friendship that we have sustained.
In our life, it's adjusting to the love, heartaches, and pain.

Here, I give to thee
For always being there for me.
To still share a laugh for back when,
Believe me when I say, it takes special friends.