Phil Perkins • Photography

Poem for a Friend

This poem was written for Annabel, a very talented and beautiful poetess residing in California. An exquisite dancer and friend whose smile melts my heart, she’s also a source of inspiration. Please visit her site to enjoy her creative writings – thank you!

Drifting by night, into a dream
I saw her standing there –
Beside the sea
Under a moon
Gold stardust in her hair

Hers are the words I long to hear
In rapture of the heart
Each welcoming
Our warm embrace
Forming a work of art

The day did dawn, as I arose
Reflecting on her spell
Deep down inside
I wish for her
– the lovely Annabel

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Sweet Thing, by Van Morrison (1969) – see lyrics here.

Phil

January 16, 2023

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18 responses to “Poem for a Friend”

Bryan Wagner

January 16, 2023 at 1:02 pm

Nice.

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1. Phil
  
  January 16, 2023 at 1:04 pm
  
  Thanks Bryan 👍
  
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Kym Gordon Moore

January 16, 2023 at 1:50 pm

What a sweet tribute to your friend Phil, my Poetic Master Photographer. I know Annabel is honored that you respect and think so highly of her. That’s inspiration! 🥰💖🍯🌺🌞

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1. Phil
  
  January 16, 2023 at 1:53 pm
  
  Thank you, my sweet friend Kym ~ much appreciated! 🍯🤗🌹
  
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  1. Kym Gordon Moore
    
    January 16, 2023 at 2:39 pm
    
    Oh you are so very welcome my dear! Hugs and smooches! 🥳🍯😃✍🏼💞
    
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gsilvosa63

January 16, 2023 at 2:27 pm

I read the poem and I felt like I was singing it in my head.

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1. Phil
  
  January 16, 2023 at 2:36 pm
  
  Thanks, Geo & Del 👍
  
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Inge David

January 16, 2023 at 2:30 pm

Beautiful!

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1. Phil
  
  January 16, 2023 at 2:40 pm
  
  Thank you, my dear friend Inge! 🤗🌹
  
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  1. Richard Reeve
    
    January 16, 2023 at 8:17 pm
    
    Nothing like a friend.
    
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    1. Phil
      
      January 17, 2023 at 4:28 am
      
      Thanks Richard 👍
      
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Cindy Georgakas

January 16, 2023 at 5:24 pm

Such a beautiful tribute to your friend Phil. so beautiful💞

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1. Phil
  
  January 16, 2023 at 5:28 pm
  
  So kind of you to say, my dear friend Cindy ~ thank you! 🤗🌹
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas
    
    January 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm
    
    You’re so welcome my dear friend!! 💞
    
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Annabel

January 17, 2023 at 1:59 am

Thank you so much, Phil, for this stunning poetic gift! I am very flattered and honoured by your kindness and generosity🥰. This beautiful surprise from you is well received, though I humbled myself before such praise😊.

Sending much gratitude, appreciation, and best wishes to you!🌻

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1. Phil
  
  January 17, 2023 at 4:15 am
  
  There’s no better way to start the day than with your lovely smile and kind words! 🥰 Thank you, Annabel, and you’re certainly most welcome ~ I’m so glad that you enjoyed my poem for you! 🥳
  
  You’re a treasure and I appreciate your friendship! Be blessed, keep dry and TY 📧 dear.
  
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Giannis Pit

January 18, 2023 at 12:45 pm

Very nice poem, Phil.

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1. Phil
  
  January 18, 2023 at 1:37 pm
  
  Thanks Giannis 👍
  
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