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The tangled trail of tears
and laughter
marks my best
and most loving days

with you.

copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2014

Posted for Poets United

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  1. Sometimes less is more..you have proved that beautifully..and what a treasure of a picture..

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  2. tears and laughter - what we share best with a friend. Thanks for your visit :)

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  3. One huge grin! How right and worth everything.

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  4. a true friend is there for both
    and there after each is over
    as well...smiles.

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  5. Such and excellent choice in the painting and the words were exquisite.

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  6. A perfect best friend poem Audrey!

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  7. I like your new profile picture, and sweet poem capturing the essence of true friendship.

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    1. Hi Judy!! How are you??? Thanks for your visit and smiles to you!

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  8. Such wonderful memories! How nice! Nice take Audrey!

    Hank

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  9. Time spent with friends is always remembered sweetly:)

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  10. Beautiful and so heartfelt, i could touch the affection.

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  11. It's such a sweet painting, Audrey, and in your poem you say everything ...

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  12. It's good to see you writing with more regularity. I've missed your work.

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  13. beautiful portrayal of long term friendship. lovely!

    stacy lynn mar
    http://warningthestars.blogspot.com/

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  14. beautiful lines 'tangled trail of tears' excellent use of alliteration and friendship eternal sparkles through- lovely poem

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  15. Beautiful illustration and wonderful words that, for me, are so evocative of a dear childhood friendship with a wonderful girl who has passed.

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  16. I really like the picture it expresses what true friendship is about
    your poem is great also keep on writing.

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  17. Automatically this made me go back to college with my best friend who saw me at my best and my worst...and 15 years later, we're still great friends, though we live hundreds of miles apart. :)

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  18. "the tangled trail of tears and laughter"---what a stunningly beautiful way to describe the essence of true, deeply abiding friendship.

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