WHO is it that does the simple things of everyday life
that become the HUGE things in your everyday strife?
WHO is it that takes the time to sit with you for lunch
when they might have to listen to boring words at brunch?
WHO is it that walks along to the mundane place of Home Depot
when you have to order a water heater for your old chateau?
WHO is it that tells you that you are sane
when all around you becomes a difficult refrain?
WHO is that carries such honest charm
And willingly lends a restful arm?
WHO is it that listens so patiently to all you say
When you are ready to call it a day?
WHO is it that is so giving and true
why, of course, it is a FRIEND like YOU!
Black-eyed Susan Perennial Garden; Photo Credit: Jane H. Johann; August, 2015, Palmyra, WI.
thank you, Friend…YOU know who you are!
Footprints of Thoughts 
Beautiful thank you and tribute.
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I really like the beautiful thoughts given in this post about friends. The pretty black -eyed Susans are a great addition. 🙂
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Thank you, Robin, for your visit and compliments! I thought the Black-eyed Susans were striking–they are growing in my backyard perennial garden–I plant what is easy to maintain! 🙂 I selected this photo because of the ONE Black-eyed Susan in the forefront—sort of like the friend who is so close and kind!
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Silly me, I noticed your name is Jane and I may have thought it was Joann with an “h” and called you this in the past. I apologize if I did this. There are so many ways people spell names. . .♡
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LOL..no problem! You are not alone, Robin! It is my own fault for using my last name in the blog’s name. I was at my wit’s end when I began this blog, and not very creative at THAT moment. I have thought about changing the blog’s name but I am afraid to do so because then I will lose my WordPress friends! What do you think—should I change it and would I regret it? Ah…so you thought I was “Joann”–that explains the other’s use of it also…It is okay in any case, no offense taken. In fact, my good friend and colleague from where I once taught–called me “Yohannie!” LOL Thank you for your many visits and encouraging words on my writing! Blessings on your weekend!
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Sending you blessings this week and thank you for your explanation about naming your blog. I wander off what I started as my theme and decided recently to simplify with shorter posts and for 2 weeks in a row added photos 🙂
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I will have to go to visit your site…anxious to see your photos!
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Lovely!!!! In the end, it is all about the love and joy of friendships that will be remembered…
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🙂
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A lovely tribute to true friendship, Jane. Have a great weekend! 🙂
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a true blessing! May you have a great week, Irina!
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