"Barnyard Anglers"
by Don Crook
from Country Characters
My Friend
You are a special part of all that I hold dear to heart.
And when the days and miles divide us,
our friendship still lives on inside us.
The dreams we've shared, the laughter, too...
I love the friend I Found In You!
True Friends
Today is not a holiday
It isn't even your birthday
But I still thought I'd like to send
A special message to my friend
You make me laugh and make me smile
You ease my troubles for a while
When clouds are thick and skies are grey
You put some sunshine in my day
You're really thoughtful sweet and kind
A friend like you is hard to find
I know I've told you once or twice
That I think you are very nice
But someone who's as great as you
Should be told more often than I do
And so I send these words with love
And why did I send them?....Just Because!
Written so beautifully by
~ Pansy ~
Smiles
Smiles make way for more
and more things to smile about.
~*~
Smiles Say "Look at me"
and "I'm worth it."
~*~
Smiles turn frowns upside down
and chase away the grumpies.
~*~
Smiles are instant pick-me-ups.
~*~
Smiles are contagious.
~*~
Smiles make others believe.
~*~
Smiles make your eyes sparkle
and your dreams come true.
~*~
Smiles are steppingstones
to great things.
A Gift Of Love To A Friend
I've nothing else to offer,
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you,
No Strings Attached,
No Costly Warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!
Faceless Friend
Your face, your smile, I have never seen
I don't know the color of your skin
Your voice and laughter I have never heard
I don't know if it is soft or loud
Your hugs I have never felt
I don't know the strength of your arms
Your hand I have never touched
I don't know if it is calloused and worn
But to me you are my Friend
Dearer and sweeter than many I've found.
The question comes to me, "How can that be?"
You don't know a face, a touch or a sound
But is it the physical nature of a person
That causes me to call you "My Friend"
Or the feel of a touch or the strength of a hug?
I don't need those for you to be my Friend
You have shared with me words of strength
At times I have felt weak and worn
You have brought me a smile, a laugh
Uplifting me and bringing me joy
You have lent your ear to me and listened
Then gently guided and directed me with your words
You have hugged me tight and wiped my tears
Then generously gave to me above and beyond
You are more to me than words on a screen
For behind those words is a person who cares
A person with feelings, a tear, and a laugh
Who holds my mind safe and secure
For even though I don't know your face, your touch
I feel and see you in my mind
You have been all to me that I needed you to be.
Now and forever within my heart ...
My Faceless Friend
from Country Characters
My Friend
You are a special part of all that I hold dear to heart.
And when the days and miles divide us,
our friendship still lives on inside us.
The dreams we've shared, the laughter, too...
I love the friend I Found In You!
True Friends
Today is not a holiday
It isn't even your birthday
But I still thought I'd like to send
A special message to my friend
You make me laugh and make me smile
You ease my troubles for a while
When clouds are thick and skies are grey
You put some sunshine in my day
You're really thoughtful sweet and kind
A friend like you is hard to find
I know I've told you once or twice
That I think you are very nice
But someone who's as great as you
Should be told more often than I do
And so I send these words with love
And why did I send them?....Just Because!
Written so beautifully by
~ Pansy ~
Smiles
Smiles make way for more
and more things to smile about.
~*~
Smiles Say "Look at me"
and "I'm worth it."
~*~
Smiles turn frowns upside down
and chase away the grumpies.
~*~
Smiles are instant pick-me-ups.
~*~
Smiles are contagious.
~*~
Smiles make others believe.
~*~
Smiles make your eyes sparkle
and your dreams come true.
~*~
Smiles are steppingstones
to great things.
A Gift Of Love To A Friend
I've nothing else to offer,
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you,
No Strings Attached,
No Costly Warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!
Faceless Friend
Your face, your smile, I have never seen
I don't know the color of your skin
Your voice and laughter I have never heard
I don't know if it is soft or loud
Your hugs I have never felt
I don't know the strength of your arms
Your hand I have never touched
I don't know if it is calloused and worn
But to me you are my Friend
Dearer and sweeter than many I've found.
The question comes to me, "How can that be?"
You don't know a face, a touch or a sound
But is it the physical nature of a person
That causes me to call you "My Friend"
Or the feel of a touch or the strength of a hug?
I don't need those for you to be my Friend
You have shared with me words of strength
At times I have felt weak and worn
You have brought me a smile, a laugh
Uplifting me and bringing me joy
You have lent your ear to me and listened
Then gently guided and directed me with your words
You have hugged me tight and wiped my tears
Then generously gave to me above and beyond
You are more to me than words on a screen
For behind those words is a person who cares
A person with feelings, a tear, and a laugh
Who holds my mind safe and secure
For even though I don't know your face, your touch
I feel and see you in my mind
You have been all to me that I needed you to be.
Now and forever within my heart ...
My Faceless Friend
And when the days and miles divide us,
our friendship still lives on inside us.
The dreams we've shared, the laughter, too...
I love the friend I Found In You!
True Friends
Today is not a holiday
It isn't even your birthday
But I still thought I'd like to send
A special message to my friend
You make me laugh and make me smile
You ease my troubles for a while
When clouds are thick and skies are grey
You put some sunshine in my day
You're really thoughtful sweet and kind
A friend like you is hard to find
I know I've told you once or twice
That I think you are very nice
But someone who's as great as you
Should be told more often than I do
And so I send these words with love
And why did I send them?....Just Because!
Written so beautifully by
~ Pansy ~
Smiles
Smiles make way for more
and more things to smile about.
~*~
Smiles Say "Look at me"
and "I'm worth it."
~*~
Smiles turn frowns upside down
and chase away the grumpies.
~*~
Smiles are instant pick-me-ups.
~*~
Smiles are contagious.
~*~
Smiles make others believe.
~*~
Smiles make your eyes sparkle
and your dreams come true.
~*~
Smiles are steppingstones
to great things.
A Gift Of Love To A Friend
I've nothing else to offer,
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you,
No Strings Attached,
No Costly Warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!
Faceless Friend
Your face, your smile, I have never seen
I don't know the color of your skin
Your voice and laughter I have never heard
I don't know if it is soft or loud
Your hugs I have never felt
I don't know the strength of your arms
Your hand I have never touched
I don't know if it is calloused and worn
But to me you are my Friend
Dearer and sweeter than many I've found.
The question comes to me, "How can that be?"
You don't know a face, a touch or a sound
But is it the physical nature of a person
That causes me to call you "My Friend"
Or the feel of a touch or the strength of a hug?
I don't need those for you to be my Friend
You have shared with me words of strength
At times I have felt weak and worn
You have brought me a smile, a laugh
Uplifting me and bringing me joy
You have lent your ear to me and listened
Then gently guided and directed me with your words
You have hugged me tight and wiped my tears
Then generously gave to me above and beyond
You are more to me than words on a screen
For behind those words is a person who cares
A person with feelings, a tear, and a laugh
Who holds my mind safe and secure
For even though I don't know your face, your touch
I feel and see you in my mind
You have been all to me that I needed you to be.
Now and forever within my heart ...
My Faceless Friend
It isn't even your birthday
But I still thought I'd like to send
A special message to my friend
You make me laugh and make me smile
You ease my troubles for a while
When clouds are thick and skies are grey
You put some sunshine in my day
You're really thoughtful sweet and kind
A friend like you is hard to find
I know I've told you once or twice
That I think you are very nice
But someone who's as great as you
Should be told more often than I do
And so I send these words with love
And why did I send them?....Just Because!
Written so beautifully by
~ Pansy ~
Smiles
Smiles make way for more
and more things to smile about.
~*~
Smiles Say "Look at me"
and "I'm worth it."
~*~
Smiles turn frowns upside down
and chase away the grumpies.
~*~
Smiles are instant pick-me-ups.
~*~
Smiles are contagious.
~*~
Smiles make others believe.
~*~
Smiles make your eyes sparkle
and your dreams come true.
~*~
Smiles are steppingstones
to great things.
A Gift Of Love To A Friend
I've nothing else to offer,
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you,
No Strings Attached,
No Costly Warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!
Faceless Friend
Your face, your smile, I have never seen
I don't know the color of your skin
Your voice and laughter I have never heard
I don't know if it is soft or loud
Your hugs I have never felt
I don't know the strength of your arms
Your hand I have never touched
I don't know if it is calloused and worn
But to me you are my Friend
Dearer and sweeter than many I've found.
The question comes to me, "How can that be?"
You don't know a face, a touch or a sound
But is it the physical nature of a person
That causes me to call you "My Friend"
Or the feel of a touch or the strength of a hug?
I don't need those for you to be my Friend
You have shared with me words of strength
At times I have felt weak and worn
You have brought me a smile, a laugh
Uplifting me and bringing me joy
You have lent your ear to me and listened
Then gently guided and directed me with your words
You have hugged me tight and wiped my tears
Then generously gave to me above and beyond
You are more to me than words on a screen
For behind those words is a person who cares
A person with feelings, a tear, and a laugh
Who holds my mind safe and secure
For even though I don't know your face, your touch
I feel and see you in my mind
You have been all to me that I needed you to be.
Now and forever within my heart ...
My Faceless Friend
and more things to smile about.
~*~ Smiles Say "Look at me"
and "I'm worth it."
~*~ Smiles turn frowns upside down
and chase away the grumpies.
~*~ Smiles are instant pick-me-ups.
~*~ Smiles are contagious.
~*~ Smiles make others believe.
~*~ Smiles make your eyes sparkle
and your dreams come true.
~*~ Smiles are steppingstones
to great things.
A Gift Of Love To A Friend
I've nothing else to offer,
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you,
No Strings Attached,
No Costly Warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!
Faceless Friend
Your face, your smile, I have never seen
I don't know the color of your skin
Your voice and laughter I have never heard
I don't know if it is soft or loud
Your hugs I have never felt
I don't know the strength of your arms
Your hand I have never touched
I don't know if it is calloused and worn
But to me you are my Friend
Dearer and sweeter than many I've found.
The question comes to me, "How can that be?"
You don't know a face, a touch or a sound
But is it the physical nature of a person
That causes me to call you "My Friend"
Or the feel of a touch or the strength of a hug?
I don't need those for you to be my Friend
You have shared with me words of strength
At times I have felt weak and worn
You have brought me a smile, a laugh
Uplifting me and bringing me joy
You have lent your ear to me and listened
Then gently guided and directed me with your words
You have hugged me tight and wiped my tears
Then generously gave to me above and beyond
You are more to me than words on a screen
For behind those words is a person who cares
A person with feelings, a tear, and a laugh
Who holds my mind safe and secure
For even though I don't know your face, your touch
I feel and see you in my mind
You have been all to me that I needed you to be.
Now and forever within my heart ...
My Faceless Friend
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you,
No Strings Attached,
No Costly Warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!
Faceless Friend
Your face, your smile, I have never seen
I don't know the color of your skin
Your voice and laughter I have never heard
I don't know if it is soft or loud
Your hugs I have never felt
I don't know the strength of your arms
Your hand I have never touched
I don't know if it is calloused and worn
But to me you are my Friend
Dearer and sweeter than many I've found.
The question comes to me, "How can that be?"
You don't know a face, a touch or a sound
But is it the physical nature of a person
That causes me to call you "My Friend"
Or the feel of a touch or the strength of a hug?
I don't need those for you to be my Friend
You have shared with me words of strength
At times I have felt weak and worn
You have brought me a smile, a laugh
Uplifting me and bringing me joy
You have lent your ear to me and listened
Then gently guided and directed me with your words
You have hugged me tight and wiped my tears
Then generously gave to me above and beyond
You are more to me than words on a screen
For behind those words is a person who cares
A person with feelings, a tear, and a laugh
Who holds my mind safe and secure
For even though I don't know your face, your touch
I feel and see you in my mind
You have been all to me that I needed you to be.
Now and forever within my heart ...
My Faceless Friend
I don't know the color of your skin
Your voice and laughter I have never heard
I don't know if it is soft or loud
Your hugs I have never felt
I don't know the strength of your arms
Your hand I have never touched
I don't know if it is calloused and worn
But to me you are my Friend
Dearer and sweeter than many I've found.
The question comes to me, "How can that be?"
You don't know a face, a touch or a sound
But is it the physical nature of a person
That causes me to call you "My Friend"
Or the feel of a touch or the strength of a hug?
I don't need those for you to be my Friend
You have shared with me words of strength
At times I have felt weak and worn
You have brought me a smile, a laugh
Uplifting me and bringing me joy
You have lent your ear to me and listened
Then gently guided and directed me with your words
You have hugged me tight and wiped my tears
Then generously gave to me above and beyond
You are more to me than words on a screen
For behind those words is a person who cares
A person with feelings, a tear, and a laugh
Who holds my mind safe and secure
For even though I don't know your face, your touch
I feel and see you in my mind
You have been all to me that I needed you to be.
Now and forever within my heart ...
My Faceless Friend