My absence from blogging has not been deliberate but my days seem to have rolled along at a gentle pace. I have been practicing mindfulness. I have being practicing being less judgemental. I have been trying to improve my listening skills. Some days are more successful than others!!
Today I was sent this poem. I just loved it. I hope you do too!
Snowflakes. A poem sent by a special friend this week. I think it truly beautiful.
Lines of retrospect and hope
Friendship often comes like winter’s first snowflake.
We wait so long for it to fall, but
Ere it touches outstretched, eager hands,
It melts and goes.
You awake to icy, fresh November morn,
To fleecy snow arriving overnight.
By evening fall, its gone – lost.
Friendship often seems to come and then depart
Like these first precious snowflakes.
You yearn and hope for the snow to stay,
But all in vain because you know it won’t.
Until – one day there comes at last
One special snowflake that wants to stay.
And will not melt:
And that is the snowflake
That really is – a true friend.
I need to write some real handwritten letters to friends. Like I used to before Facebook. Before Messenger. Before What's App. Before texts.
I need to write and let them know how much their friendship means to me.
I am going to tomorrow. Not just a scribbled note inside a Christmas card but a letter . I love, love, love getting them.
I write regularly to a friend. She has a computer but prefers letters, she doesn't do social media so we write to each other.
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxx
That is a lovely way to stay connected xxx
DeleteI am afraid I only write letters to friends at Christmas time but I must admit I do love letters, there is nothing like the thrill of the postman at the door. Beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Letters make such a lovely change from Junk Mail don't they!
DeleteA beautiful and gentle reminder that friendships require an effort sometimes too. Enjoy your letter-writing & have a happy weekend, xx
ReplyDeleteThank you xxxx
DeleteWhat a GREAT poem! I think of you as a special snowflake. I also love handwritten letters.. and I do hope you write some! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Teresa.... Lots of love to all the special snowflakes in your life xx
DeleteHi Linda! That was a lovely poem, thank you for sharing. I hope you've been well and that you're having a nice weekend. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer.... I bet your gears are getting excited ! Enjoy your December days!
DeleteBeautiful! So lovely to hear from you too, I hope that you have a good Christmas! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Amy. Can I return those lovely wishes to you and your family xxx
DeleteThis poem is really beautiful. These words fully describe main columns that hold the palace of friendship. I like is very much!
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear from you, Linda. I appreciate your thoughts about friendship and nurturing friendships through letter writing. My mom wrote wonderful letters and I have a friend who for over 40 years has written me a personal letter each Christmas...your post inspires me. Thanks! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteA very happy and peaceful Christmas to you and your family! Have a wonderful day!
Merry Christmas
Amanda xx