Sunday, August 10, 2014

THE HOW OF 
OF FRIENDSHIPS

Poem for Today - August 10, 2014


FOR FRIENDS

I bless you with the gentle word
that makes many friends.
I bless you with the agreeable tongue
that calls forth gracious replies.
I bless you with a seeing eye
that knows a faithful friend.
I bless you with a friend at table
who is steadfast in adversity.
I bless you with a secure refuge
in the company of your friend.
I bless you with a rich treasure
that is a trusted friend.
I bless you with the priceless gift,
a friend without price.
I bless you with a sense of God,
for as you are so will Your friends be.


© Anna Burke,
Based on Sirach 6: 5-17
From page 60 in
Where Blessings Flow,
Words of Glory and Thanks
Veritas, Dublin, Ireland


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