Online Friends-poem

True Online Friends

The true friends who we meet online

are a very special kind.

They pierce your shields and see within

the corners of your mind.

They're always there when you're in need

with their power to discern.

They feel your pain......they offer hope

and genuine concern.

We bare our souls, expose our hearts

and show our inner fears.

And then before you know it

the keyboard's stained with tears.

If we could see them through that screen

then no one could deny

That to be a TRUE online friend

they too must surely cry.

Thanks for being my on-line friend!

-Author Unknown-

I love poems and have a large collection of them and I like to include them on my blog occasionally when I find one that goes along with my post. I found this one today and I was reminded of the number of sympathy and condolence comments that were left recently on the blog of a family whose little girl had just passed away and how I had shed tears when I read their blog that began with the birth of their child and ended that day with her death. I also thought about some of my posts where others have left me comments that showed concern, offered suggestions, encouragement or just kind words. I thought about a few blogs that I have followed for 2 years or more and how I very seldom left them a comment. After starting my own blog and knowing now how much time is involved in doing a post I feel bad for not leaving a comment. Now I always make sure that I leave one whenever I visit and I try to visit everyone who leaves me one. I am very thankful for these bloggers because through them and their posts I have learned a lot and been inspired to do better. Thank you.