Is there any step we can take in life
that is not more blessed or full of joy
if we know another sees our footprints
not with indifference, but the focus of compassion's gaze?
What curl of lips spent with a phrase
glowing in inspiration's language
ever fails to give our heart a song, so rich and touching,
when it shines from a friend's special love?
Though valleys may stretched in tomorrow's endless horizons
they never are experienced alone or just in the dark of sadness
as long as there is one who holds their light before us,
who is a willingly partner to our journey,
not asking anything, except to share
our shadows and secrets, hopes and dreams.
They stroke the heart with feather's of joy
before caressing the mind with the golden songs of esteem,
caring more for one's happiness
than what worth others might want to redeem.
In the night they never disappear
always hearing your voice so loud and clear.
As you come to this crossroads of jubilation
a time to reflection and cherishing three years celebration
among those who think of you as more than a name,
may the future bring you a bounty of encouragement,
the precious harvest of wonderful memories
By a chance to always find a corner in other's thoughts
that will embrace you for the gem your soul does shine,
and never lack a reason to listen with understanding,
gladly willing to offer the price of smiles that never ends
for a very special quill and wonderful friend.








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