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Leaves 

Like leaves many friendships slowly wither and die,

Falling like tears from trees way up high.

 

No you can’t count the leaves that fall to the ground,

Nor the blessing of a true friend, if one is found.

 

You can’t count the price, the value the cost,

Most see not its worth until it is lost.

 

Most take for granted all the good times they share,

Neglecting to say how much they do care.

 

But when something happens and the friendship is lost,

It’s then that the tears flow as they realize the cost.

 

And like leaves from a tree, one can’t count the tears,

As memories rush in from over the years.

 

You remember the good times, the funny times too,

You remember the tough times, but you’ve always pulled through.

 

But now it seems like you’ve come to the end,

You no longer feel close to that once special friend.

 

But if you look back, you may start to see,

Some things became neglected and were just left to be.

 

You neglected to show appreciation and care,

You took it for granted, that they’d always be there.

 

You left out the, “Thanks, your such a great friend.

I appreciate your calls, and the time that we spend.”

 

You neglected to mention the good found in them,

But instead you made comments that could only condemn.

 

You showed them their faults; you thought they must know,

Never thinking about the hurt that this may bestow.

 

And slowly but surely you’ve grown apart,

Both being left with scars on your heart.

 

And like leaves from a tree that wither and die,

You can’t bring them to life, matters not how you try.

 

You’d say, “Sorry”, but you know they’ve heard it before,

And this time it’s going to take something more.

 

Something more than you have than you’re able to give,

As you can’t erase their hurt and make them forgive.

 

What you need is wisdom from God above,

He sees the situation and looks on in love.

 

If only you’d pray to Him and pour out your heart,

He could restore what’s been severed apart.

 

You think it would take a miracle and that’s too much to ask,

But no problem’s too big; just let Him handle the task.

 

He can fix broken friendships and relationships repair,

Just hand them over to Him and let him take care.

 

Let Him be your guide and He’ll see you through…

God care so much for hurting people like you.

 

Copyright © 2004 Naomi Shea