My Friend And I

At Christmas time, it is good to remember that the most precious gifts are the ones that we share with family and dear friends - the gifts of priceless memories:

My Friend And I

We built a fort,

My friend and I,

With leaves and twigs,

Branches and moss;

The rain came down,

But not on us,

Save for a tiny drop or two

That found a hole in our friendly nest.

We shared a snack,

My friend and I,

Discovered apples,

Tart and sweet;

We ate them up,

Our banquet neat,

Save for a tiny bite or two,

And those we shared with a chipmunk guest!

We headed home,

My friend and I,

And gathered treasures

On our way,

The sun went down,

The sky went dark,

Save for a brilliant star or two,

That shone on two friends, richly blessed.

Now, thoughts of forts

Have come to rest,

And pleasant dreams

Are what is left;

The secret joys,

Of two small boys,

And, save for a memory lapse or two,

That world still fills my treasure chest!