TheBanyanTree: And Time Goes By

[Sally Larwood]

That is beautiful Russ.  Thankyou.

Sal 

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[mailto:thebanyantree-bounces at lists.remsset.com] On Behalf Of Russ Doden
Sent: Thursday, 29 April 2010 7:11 AM
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Subject: TheBanyanTree: And Time Goes By

And Time Goes By



When people meet, not knowing anything about each other

Every once in a while something magical somehow happens

So many things are discovered that are of mutual interest

Small things done together begin to create memories

And time goes by.



Soon many secrets are shared opening windows to the soul

Laughter and tears are also shared opening doorways to the heart

Time spent lingering over a meal becomes a treasured ritual

Walking along familiar paths becomes a special time of sharing

And time goes by.



Favors are done for each other, never expected but freely offered

Small tokens of friendship become given - and accepted

The bond of closeness grows and is nurtured by small things

The friendship that grows becomes a treasure each holds dear

And time goes by.



Time shared becomes something to eagerly look forward to

New activities are thought of and old ones happily revisited

A level of comfort slowly grows - one of gentle appreciation

Quiet times and mutual acceptance build trust and respect

And Time goes by.



Friendships are never planned to develop in any given way

They can start with a smile or a simple friendly word of greeting

No one knows what will happen next but rich bonds develop

There are many kinds of love and it slowly grows stronger

And time goes by.



Many people may not understand how such bonds can grow

Some sit in judgment saying that such friendship should not be

Others look on the friends and see the respect and comfort

It doesn't make any difference though - because it isn't for others

And time goes by.



Russ Doden

April 2010











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IF that is too much go 1 hour at a time
If that is too much, go 1 minute at a time
Miracles come one minute at a time.