When You Least Expect It

[Sally]

When You Least Expect It

Sometimes in our tormented lives while we search for peace

It is so elusive and always remains just beyond our reach

That we often just wish our suffering could somehow cease

We feel so isolated like being all alone on an empty beach

We get so tired of all of the endless searching

Trying to find anyone who would at least seem to care

Stumbling like on a tossing ship suddenly lurching

We are thrown together with our common fates to share

I have known for the longest time

That Lizzy was a very good friend of mine

I wrote about her in an early rhyme

But now I see how brightly she can shine

She took me in and offered to lend a hand

To help me out of my financial jam

She showed me how much she does understand

And always accepts me just as I am

But she goes far beyond just helping me pay my bills

She looks beyond the surface seeing deep into my soul

Upon seeing them makes it her mission to cure my ills

Offering her home, time and heart to make me whole

We so often look at people without really seeing who they are

Never noticing all that they do for us going so far above

Mere duty to their friends and all in need whether near or far

Not out of guilt or need but for the greatest reason love

I came to my friend for a helping hand

I was expecting a warm house and to not be alone

But I found so much more I understand

It isn't wood but love that makes a house a home

Lizzy saw me in need and knew what she should do

She offered me a chance for a new start

But I knew that she needed a new beginning too

She opened her door as well as her heart

Now we help each other to cope

With the problems of each day

We share our dreams and hope

This is where I want to stay

In a place that I do not own but does not own me

Where I no longer look down but raise my sights above

The simple goal of existing and on to living free

In a place made not of bricks or stone but out of love

Love ya,

Sally

[Carolyn Marie]

That's beautiful, Sally.

Yes, its true. Love does make a home, whether it be a mansion, a trailer, a condo or an igloo. Love is what matters.

Love is what you have found.

Love

Carolyn Marie

[JJ]

Beautiful Sally!! Thank you for sharing.

I am so happy you and Lizzy are there for one another. It is not a one way street.

Love

John

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Sally so nonchilantly said, "Have you seen my new poem?"

"No," I said and casually looked it up, thinking,"What is she writing now?"

She is a natural and gifted writer who in one sitting can compose the most elegant verse. Me? I write and revise, and rewrite and edit. Half of what I end up with is average at best. Only once in a whioe, my work comes together. But Sally? She has a gift.

So I think this one will be typical, good and from the heart, about something in her life she needs to express.

...

Then I read it.

What can I say? Just what can I say...

...

Sally came to share a place with me. It was a good chance for both of us to get back on our feet, and to share expenses. I knew her well, and we had met in Memphis along with Donna Jean. We three formed a lifetime friendship. It was an amazing time. We all feel it was life-changing meeting. So it seemed natural to have her as a roommate.

But we somehow got to really be much more that roommates - not romantically but in a way of inseperable loving friends. To see her write this for all to see ... this poetry... moves me in ways I have a hard time explaining.

So let me just close by saying, yes, Sally. We have a home together now.

I love you

Lizzy

[Guest Cynthia Of Creation]

I love your format

and dear god, You got some amazing stuff! wow, everytime I read it I know I wont be dissapointed

ok I was dissapointed a little bit, It did end. lol

true story? I mean poem.

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Sally....you and I go back a ways....

And, since your move, I've never seen you so happy...

A smile on your lips way more than ever before...Attitude, comfort...

You've certainly found your place...full of love and warmth...

You know that I'm happy for you....You are finally home....

LOVE

Dee Jay

[Guest Katrina Reann]

Sally,

All I can say is this poem is so beautiful and touching. It truly expresses the love of two sisters that found each other. So often many of us o through that feeling of feeling alone in the world and that loneliness sends us reeling and we wonder if we will ever find a true friend that will accept us and be there for us through think and thin as Lizzy has been for you and you have been for Lizzy.

You are both inspiring me so much with this sisterly relationship you two have. You both inspire me to keep reaching out a helping hand to others and to accept a helping hand when I need one. Hopefully one day I'll find a true friend as you have Sally. Thank you for giving me hope through sharing this poem with us...God Bless Both of you!!...Huggsss...Katrina

[Guest miss kindheart]

Hi Sally,

<<< hug >>

I lovely poem about friends and friendship

vanna

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Sally......

Look at this poem when you think about yesterdays trials and tribulations....

She was there with you through the whole thing....

HUGGS

Dee Jay