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Special Shine

Studies Poetry
#1

Dedicated to my best friend who just celebrated his 83rd birthday

We’ve seen the laughter, sorrow, and pain
Been through the joy and felt the shame
There’s no need to regret or say you’re sorry
Even when you hurt with anger and worry
For I will be here until the very end
With hopes of meeting up with you again
In that land of wonder, hopes, and dreams
When all will be clear with gentle streams
And maybe we’ll talk of our time here on earth
Thinking those memories of infinite worth
Whatever the case I will continue on
When the journey is over and you are gone
With one thing certain in this heart of mine
I met someone special who could make me shine

By Cole

#2

Also dedicated to my sponsor:

A Friend For Today

Today I’d like to give to you
Blessings of love and peace
My world is changed and new
As joy has greatly increased
And Beauty now sings to me
Through the heart of you my friend
Reflecting through what I see
I can feel it through the wind
With many shades of color
My world is a brighter place
For with you there is another
Spirit of loving warmth and grace
So, with heartfelt love I send
Wishes of love and joy your way
I’m glad to have you my friend
On this beautiful, wonderful day

by Cole

#3

It sounds like you and he are very good for each other, Michael, I’m glad for you.

#4

Thanks Dave!

Here’s one more dedicated to him:

The Assurance

I think of heaven tonight
With emptiness in my soul
Just wanting to be alright
And let the strange feeling go

I can see the future so clear
And hear a sweet, dark sound
For it won’t be the same down here
With you no longer around

“Please bring comfort and peace”
To God this night I pray
Hoping this feeling will cease
And everything will soon be okay

Then drifting away to sleep
I enter a soft peaceful part
With an assurance forever deep
You will always remain in my heart

By Cole

#5

Lovely, Michael! I’m sure he will love it.:slight_smile: