Did you know there is an end in the word friend

and an over in the word lover?
and between two people there is friendship…
relationships are like ships at sea
facing all kinds of weather.

Friendship has seasons too!
In the beginning everything is fresh and new
Followed by leaves of autumn
bright colours of red and gold,
Fading into the dark cold winter shades.

In the beginning we are caught up in the swirling winds of spring
No time to stop and think of what might be’s we live for today.
Ah those summers of friendship how warm they once were.
The winters creep up and enter often unannounced
The warm sunshine is replaced with cold frosty blasts.
We are reminded that nothing lasts forever
life changes so fast,

Life is meant for living and enjoying,
Life is meant for knowing those who cross our paths.
And for loving the ones that stay a while…
We all need others to help sail our ship of life.

As we approach the autumn of our lives I hope we all
Look back and know
That each leaf we met including ourselves had a purpose
That we look back knowing we made the most of what was offered
No one knows whose life they touch or who they will embrace,
Just by actions that they do or being face to face.
So as you stand among the leaves remember
You too will be remembered as a leaf…
Were you a bright loving giving leaf
Or did you shrivel up before your time….