Sun stands still
blazing rays drink deeply
I keep walking
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good to know you’ve got a friend
no matter what the time the season
bone chilled or sun filled days
someone on whom you can depend
*
warm and welcome winter’s lantern
a shelter from sheer dark and cold
a hand to lead through the snow fields
at days end the embers burn
*
so sweet and sunny are my dear friends
open door to veranda’s green
summer always springs eternal
love’s smile faithful fragrance send
No matter the season we all need friends. The folks at Poet’s United are friends for all seasons. The prompt today is summer or winter/ Solstice
Enjoy James Taylor singing “You’ve got a Friend”
penned in moon dust 
You are right Leslie everyone needs a friend. 🙂
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Summers eternal hope in our hearts and poems, nicely done.
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Aw! I drank it all it from title through Haiku and three stanzas, picture and song. I will hold the lantern and keep open the door! WoOnderfully imaged!
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Your comment about Poets United made me smile. This is a beautiful poem, Leslie. Loved it.
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I too like the comment on Poets United, Leslie. And…yes…a friend can brighten any season. It is nice to know someone who can be depended on in summer and in winter, someone who is not only a fair weather friend!
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It makes all the difference in a life. A true friend. It’s everything.. Love that James Taylor song. Brings back good memories. Enjoyed this very much.
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Such a beautiful & heartwarming piece ❤
Loved the message 🙂 friends forever ❤
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Love the warm tone of poem, the friendly hand to lean and hold..Love the song. Thank You, Leslie for your support and kindness :)x
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Each season has its blessings but summer with it’s fecundity clearly is the favorite.
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Beautifuly penned dear Leslie… All my best wishes to you. Aquileana ⭐
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Yes, good friends are such a great blessing.
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The haiku was great, and the friendship poem was very nice.
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Two beautiful pieces (and I could hear the song)..the world is a far kinder place with a friend in tow..
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Always, inspiring verses.
___ That first photo_? My strange imagination… that face, the hair, the deepened eyes, the nose.
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