Best Friends

This poem reflects on the qualities and characteristics of friendship, emphasizing mutual communication, support, and vulnerability. It highlights the importance of sharing values, beliefs, and life experiences with a close friend. It reflects on the value of authentic and uplifting connections in our lives. Even though we may have many friends, there is one whom we call our best friend. I wrote this poem sitting on the verandah of an Airbnb country cottage on a large property at Gin Gin Queensland, where I spent a few days rest from the busyness of life with my daughter. Enjoy. Best Friends Together we enhance each other We are more complete, we don't compete We reconnect when we disagree We accept and respect one another. We listen patiently, ask for clarity We share, we care, we dare To survive, to strive, to thrive. We walk side by side, and we dare to ask 'Why?' We talk and support, we laugh and cry We correct each other when we falter Make amends, and are willing to bend. We encourage and uplift Together, we feel refreshed Energised, not drained and empty Full of love, not jealousy. With curiosity and wonderment We listen to learn from those we've met The rich, the poor, the adventurer Their life stories, we discuss together. Close friends share core values Beliefs, ethics and moral standards We're not afraid of truthfulness We feel safe to share thoughts and secrets. Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry © 2023 All Rights Reserved Read and listen to my other poems on friendship: Friendship, AHug Is Priceless, A True Friend in Time of Need, Everyday LoveYou can read or listen to my poems on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Simply Story Poetry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simplystorypoetry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank you for listening.