Category Archives: Friendship, Affection

Dog, come rest beside me, And console a weary man. The autumn day is over, The time of dreams at hand.   Dog, come rest beside me, And guard against the night. I think I may have need again. Your … Continue reading →

There are many kinds of joy in life. A new marriage, finding a good job, flowers in the garden, birds outside the window, the birth of a baby: Little Gal has been a treasure, a real joy.   But there … Continue reading →

I have never been rich before,      But you have poured Into my heart’s high door      A golden hoard.   My wealth is the vision shared,      The sympathy, The feast of the soul prepared      By you for … Continue reading →

I need so much the quiet of your love    After the day’s loud strife; I need your calm all other things above    After the stress of life.   I crave the haven that in your dear heart lies, … Continue reading →

Last night my friend–he says he is my friend– Came in and questioned me. "I hear it said You have done this and that. I come to ask Are these things true?" A glint was in his eye Of small … Continue reading →

Oh, The Comfort–the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, Having neither to weigh thoughts, Nor measure words–but pouring them All right out–just as they are– Chaff and grain together– Certain that a faithful hand will Take and sift them– … Continue reading →

He drew a circle that shut me out– Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle that took him in!

You loved me for a little,      Who could not love me long; You gave me wings of gladness      And lent my spirit song. You loved me for an hour      But only with your eyes; Your lips I … Continue reading →

Sleep sweet within this quiet room,      O thou, whoe’er thou art, And let no mournful yesterdays      Disturb thy peacful heart. Nor let tomorrow mar thy rest      With dreams of coming ill: Thy Maker is thy changeless friend, … Continue reading →

You entered my life in a casual way,      And saw at a glance what I needed; There were others who passed me or met me each day,      But never a one of them heeded. Perhaps you were thinking … Continue reading →