TheBanyanTree: And Time Goes By

[Sachet]

I love this, Russ! It captures exactly the essence of what I am trying 
to explain to another friend. I am so glad you shared it!

Russ Doden wrote:
> And Time Goes By
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> When people meet, not knowing anything about each other
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> Every once in a while something magical somehow happens
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> So many things are discovered that are of mutual interest
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> Small things done together begin to create memories
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> And time goes by.
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> Soon many secrets are shared opening windows to the soul
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> Laughter and tears are also shared opening doorways to the heart
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> Time spent lingering over a meal becomes a treasured ritual
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> Walking along familiar paths becomes a special time of sharing
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> And time goes by.
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> Favors are done for each other, never expected but freely offered
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> Small tokens of friendship become given – and accepted
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> The bond of closeness grows and is nurtured by small things
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> The friendship that grows becomes a treasure each holds dear
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> And time goes by.
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> Time shared becomes something to eagerly look forward to
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> New activities are thought of and old ones happily revisited
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> A level of comfort slowly grows – one of gentle appreciation
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> Quiet times and mutual acceptance build trust and respect
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> And Time goes by.
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> Friendships are never planned to develop in any given way
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> They can start with a smile or a simple friendly word of greeting
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> No one knows what will happen next but rich bonds develop
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> There are many kinds of love and it slowly grows stronger
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> And time goes by.
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> Many people may not understand how such bonds can grow
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> Some sit in judgment saying that such friendship should not be
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> Others look on the friends and see the respect and comfort
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> It doesn’t make any difference though - because it isn’t for others
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> And time goes by.
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> Russ Doden
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> April 2010
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