Friendship

To have friends such as thee
Would bring pleasure to me,
But to know thy inner soul
Is a more cherished goal.

Too many smiles deceive,
Just to cause hurt and leave,
But true friends I do oft' find
Are honest,true and kind.

A friend is a treasure
In which you find pleasure,
But to have a lifelong friend
Is a trust that won't bend.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a gift we receive,
And freely we must give it too,
To prove to Him we do believe,
Forgiveness also works for you.

When a friend stabs your back,
Do not turn and choose to attack;
But smile and take up his slack
To show the faith you do not lack.

When you forgive it then returns,
For your heart is then lightened
While given the freedom it yearns
And your mind is then enlightened.

But someone you may overlook
Is one you may be least kind to;
For mistaken paths that you took;
The one you forgive must be you.


Lest You Be Judged

Unless you have been in my shoes,
I've been on paths I did not choose,
So do not judge what I may do,
For one day soon this could be you.

Fortune has not been my friend,
Nor has my heart had help to mend,
Misfortune has never been far away
The scars I bear,too many to say.

Not many smiles are without a blade
And when you're down quickly fade,
So remember,to thine own self be true,
And be honest in all things you do.