friends, friends, friends

it's an interesting thing,
when life goes array,
and one does not have time,
to ask 'what' or 'why' -

and people you know,
react to your news,
and on this fine topic,
are divergent views ...

there are old friends around,
who just always are there,
and know just what to say,
to show how they care --

and those people you know,
who shine through this rough patch,
who before were not close,
but are now a great match!

there are friends of your friends,
that drop you a line,
just to say hi,
and make sure you're fine -

the best friends with bad flights,
who can't get here in snow,
who just want to see you,
and just tell you so!

there are those who are close,
and don't know what to say,
you know they're concerned,
but they just stay away!

some call in from europe,
or email their best wishes,
send smoke flares from canada,
it's truly delicious!

there are those that emerge,
you don't really know why,
to assuage their own conscience,
we don't judge them, oh my!

and the shoppers, or cookers,
or bakers that don't miss a beat,
they all bring a smile,
and good things to eat!

some come bearing jewels,
or scarves with a note,
and tell you with kindness,
that they've read all you wrote!

and still others are generous,
with their time and their thought,
who make you feel lucky,
for all that you've got ...

there are those that 'know'
still they feel quite shy,
and won't say a word,
or look you in the eye

it all seems okay,
personally it's not taken,
and there is not a one,
that would be forsaken!