oh, the love of my friend is the essence
of all that I love here on earth
all the beauty I see
He has given to me
...and her giving is gentle as silence
everyday, every hour, every moment;
has been blessed by the strength of her
at the turn of each tide
she is there at my side
...and her touch is as gentle as silence
there've been times when I've turned from her presence
and I've walked other paths, other ways
but I've called on her name
...and her mercy was gentle as silence
©joelle
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