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"Adopted" Family

There are many things
that are required for life.
But none more so than
the family God forgot
to give us from birth.
They are the angels
with no halos,
that save us everyday.

Blossoming roses
that surround us with beauty.
Our glittering stars
that guide us through life.
The glue that fixes the
cracks in our hearts.

It wasn't by mistake,
that we are here together.
God decided to give you to me
just like he did for you.

My best friends;
my greatest treasure.
They are one and the same.

Of everything I need for life,
nothing is more important than
my saving graces, my angels,
my stars, and my lights.

The best friends,
that make my life complete.

Author notes

http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/Nighttime-angel/?action=view¤t=friendship.jpg <- Inspiration came from that loverly picture. :)

I hope I did it justice. This is for all my friends out there. (They know who they are. :D)

And the title came from the fact that I consider my best friends my "adopted" family. :)

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  • Swan song gold member
    October 5, 2008
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    Your hard work shows to! My only adivce is to never quit writing or dreaming!


  • Desire gold member
    July 11, 2008

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    Bandits United!!

    Precious piece You have penned and sorry I am late on commenting~ Missed the note Sowwy~
    Excellent verse with Voice heard from the Heart
    Friends are true Blessings

    Keep that quill dancing~
    Congratulations on Your Trophy win!
    -Throws confetti-
    Woooooooooo Hoooooooooooo


    Thank You for sharing Your Heart and Spirit~
    Many blessings to You in all You do Sweet Soul
    Best wishes too
    and much love & light~ Desire~*~


  • -LilacThOughts- gold member
    July 11, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    This is a marvellous use of expressiveness, perfect flow and strong feeling of belonging in friendship...friends are to be treasured, they are there for you when family can't be...the adoption of friends on this site is to be praised highly, and you have confirmed why with this wonderful write...

    Congratulations on the gold, well deserved
    ~Lilac


  • tawk gold member
    July 9, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Beautiful and heartfelt! Adoption is such a wonderful thing I have an adopted family here as well. My husband and sister were adopted by a wonderful family when they were young and my Husband and I adopted our daughter at birth. I so enjoyed reading your write have a wonderful day in the spotlight my friend. Theresa


  • Elle Kaye
    July 9, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Absolutely wonderful poem! such a desercing gold winner and a joy to read, I am so thankful that this poem was spotlighted today! wonderful job.


  • dustookie2
    July 8, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED.

    I am sure your message reached deep into their hearts.It is good for all of us to read your words just as a reminder of those near to us. Beautifully penned. Congratulations on the Gold bling for this worthy post.

    Ijust had to go back and read this one more time.


  • debilynn gold member
    July 8, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED!!!

    an excellent write. great rhythm with good imagery. thank you for sharing your talent. keep writing! God bless you always


  • Polaja Greeters member
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    This is a lovely poem - I really like the way that this flows together very well and shows the love that you are feeling... very beautiful - congratulations on the gold, this is a very deseving poem!

    Keep writing

    Polly


  • Manda Kathryn Greeters member
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Beautiful! What a wonderful poem to read this morning, full of metaphors and love this is an excellent poem!


    Congrats on the Gold

    Stay safe
    ~Manda


  • Sandra R Reynolds gold member
    July 8, 2008
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    BANDITS UNITED

    Excellent write to have such a family around us. Congratulations on gold well deserved.


  • Haiku-bless-you silver member
    July 8, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED !!

    What a beautiful message full of metaphor and strong communication of feelings. Your write is elegant and wise. Well Done!

    You have been Spotlighted by your Poetic Bandit friends today because WE CARE!

    Bandits Rock!

    Dennis


  • JustADutchie gold member
    July 8, 2008
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    BANDITS UNITED!!!

    A well deserved Gold for this lovely poem. Real friends need to be cherished.

    ~Titia~


  • Sharcu silver member
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United

    A very well earned gold trophy! Excellently written and a great use of poetic devices. You wrote this out very well and am glad I got the opportunity to read it. Keep it up!

    --Tim


  • Dark Otter
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Enjoy the golden moment. You have just been spotlighted for a winner. Enjoy a special day. Bandits Rock!


  • LittleAnn
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United!

    Wonderful..
    Such a sweet and loving poem full of hope and happiness, I like that very much.
    You are glad to have such wonderful friends that you even consider your "adopted" family!

    I enjoyed reading this - Congrats on the gold!
    Keep on writing!
    Annie


  • Blooming Poet
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United

    This poem is very well written and really seems to display a lot of really amazing emotions as well. Great work.

  • Starz of Heaven gold member
    July 8, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED!

    This is a very nice piece indeed a true tribute and beautiful for those that it is written for congrats on the gold it is well earned


  • grannyeri gold member
    July 8, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED
    This is your day in the sportlight - enjoy. It is so nice to have good friends, even consider them your adopted family. Liked the flow and the sentiments you express in these lines. Nice old trophy to show for your efforts too. Congratulations.


  • lowercase prelude gold member
    July 8, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED

    This was lovely. Such a wonderful tribute to friendship. And I agree, I think some friends become so close, they are like your "adopted family".


  • Endeavor gold member
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United


    Of everything I need for life,
    nothing is more important than
    my saving graces, my angels,
    my stars, and my lights.

    The best friends,
    that make my life complete.

    A very beautiful story and verse

    Lovely

    Rick


  • PhoenixFaith
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United

    Wow, this is a wonderful write, and I can really relate. I am not adopted my self but one of my best friends is, and she is really touchy on the subjects of family. But she is grateful for the two wonderful parents that she has. Great write dear poet, keep it up.

    Always write from the heart
    Never give up
    Kate


  • Melodies
    July 8, 2008

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    BANDITS UNITED YAY!

    Wonderfully said, good Poet. As I read this splendid poem of yours, I thought of my best friend and how much that special love means to me.


  • blondone
    July 8, 2008

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    Bandits United

    A touching write full of grand imagery the words flow with ease I too find that friendship holds us together this is a well written poem Congrads on the Gold...

    You have a great day in the spotlight from one Bandits to another


  • maralisa silver member
    June 15, 2008
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    congratulations on your well deserved shiny

  • Nighttime angel
    June 15, 2008

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    I think that did this justice and beyond. this hits quite close to home on many levels and for many reasons. I can relate to every word of this poem of yours. lately I've not been able to really shed any tears, this definitely brought tears to my eyes. there are no words to say how much of an impact your poem had on me today.

    thank you for entering my contest

    good luck

    kat

  • maralisa silver member
    June 15, 2008

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    There are many things
    that are required for life.
    But none more so than
    the family God forgot
    to give us from birth.
    They are the angels
    with no halos,
    that save us everyday.Blossoming roses
    that surround us with beauty.
    Our glittering stars
    that guide us through life.
    The glue that fixes the
    cracks in our hearts.
    My best friends;
    my greatest treasure.
    They are one and the same.

    Of everything I need for life,
    nothing is more important than
    my saving graces, my angels,
    my stars, and my lights.

    The best friends,
    that make my life complete.wow this is so stuningly beautiful good luck in the contest

  • Nighttime angel
    June 15, 2008
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    Photobucket

  • Nighttime angel
    June 15, 2008
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    http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/Nighttime-angel/?action=view¤t=friendship.jpg

    let me know if you don't like this one. you have one more chance..

    kat

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