Thought for Thursday

February is the month for hearts and love. I usually think of romantic love whenever I think of red hearts and Valentine's Day.
But, there are many kinds of love we experience: of family, friends, children, nature, our pets, love of country,........................
So today, I thought I would share a poem with you that I wrote some time ago.


And Separates Join

It begins with a moment shared
On common ground. And separates join.
It is born with a similarity
Of thought or purpose,
And each separate, in some measure,
Complements the other.
The spirited beckons the fearful.
Sharing adventure, but learning, too,
To watch for hidden dangers.
The joyful encourages the wretched,
Lifting spirits but glimpsing
The darkness of sorrow.
The hurried propels the dawdler,
Teaching the value of time's passage
And discovers the gift of a minute's reflection.
And separates join.
They find solace in one another's company,
They share each others thoughts and dreams,
They soften the sting of truth
With kind words, and a touch, or a hug.
They support one another when knees buckle
And worlds collapse.
They push and prod and hang on
When the path becomes steep,
And the footing unsure.
And separates join.
They weave a cloth of moment's history
To cloak them from nature's fury
And life's bitter arrows.
They celebrate successes,
Cry with your sorrows,
And laugh with your joys.
Steadfast, strong, and sure,
They are there in time of need
To hold and help and heal.
They are precious gifts
Of immeasureable value.
They are Friends.
                             by S.R. Cuss

So take a moment today to hug a friend and express just how much you value their friendship.
Wishing you a Happy Heart.

Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz