Salute to a Friend

SALUTE TO A FRIEND

 

There is a friend that I recently met

While spending time on the internet.

This gentle lady though racked with pain,

Shared with us posts, through which we gained

A sense of quiet toughness and love

That touched our hearts like a dove.

 

Filled with wisdom beyond her years,

Caring for others despite her tears-

To her husband she’s a lover,

To her daughter a mother,

To us a fiend like no other.

 

In spite of her pain

And her medicated state,

She has touched our hearts,

And stimulated our minds

With simple truths about life.

 

For you dear friend,

We can send but our love,

And to God send our prayers

For the lady with a good heart,

For her toughness and courage.

 

Dear friend this will never be good bye,

For with your permission and by your leave,

We would like to continue to look in on your life,

To send you messages of caring

And snap shots of our life

 

By

Bob Richards

Seeds of Love

Seeds of Love

 

As the warm rays of the spring sun

Gently warms the garden soil

With its life giving gift

The visions and thoughts of you

Gently warms my aching heart

 

Softly the gentle spring rains

Bring the dormant seeds to life

Even as your touch, innocent but sweet

Gives life to the Potpourri of seeds

That lay dormant in my heart

 

Some like the desert flower

After the sudden desert storm

Burst quickly into bloom

But wilt back into the heart

Till the day it can bloom again

 

Or like the mountain Juniper

Keeps growing in spite of the perils

Withstanding the cold and the drought

Sure in the knowledge of the strength

And depth of my love

 

By

Bob Richards

PASSING

PASSING

 

Grieve not my passing,

For like a bird I’m set free,

Unshackled from earthly cares,

From aches, pains and heartache.

 

No Heaven or Hell for my Soul,

Bit, if Mother Nature grant my wish,

Like a shield full of warmth,

My spirits will be near thee.

 

In the breeze that caresses your cheek,

In the cup in your hands that touches your lips.

Gazing fondly back from your mirror,

Loving you always, please remember, my Dear.

 

Let the warmth of my passion

Forever keep you warm

As I bring extra warmth,

To your robes and your home.

 

Though the going maybe be tough,

And you weary from strife,

Chilled by the north winds,

Let my spirit give warmth to your life.

 

For no more would I be tethered,

By worldly rules and constraints,

And like a true Gemini my many Spirits,

Would then be free.

 

To be there when you need me,

And I would be honored and proud,

If in time of frustration, trouble and woe,

You remembered me fondly,

 

If my memory gives you pleasure,

And from the pleasure a strength

To face life with a laugh,

And a sparkle in your eye.

 

For giving joy to the loved ones living

Is the best gift, from those who have died.

 

Bob Richards

 

Grieve Gently My Friend

GRIEVE GENTLY MY FRIEND

 

Grieve gently my friend.

Open wide your heart,

Let sorrow take flight

Along with worry and pain

From the palm of your hand.

 

Grieve gently my friend.

Open wide your heart

To memories of happier days.

Remember the good times

Of love and laughter shared,

Of hugs and gentle touch.

 

Grieve gently my friend

Open wide your heart

For though they are gone,

You are never far apart,

For they are forever

A part of your heart.

 

Bob Richards