'This is dedicated to Suzanne, Melvina, Alison and Francesca. My friends with unseen faces.' <br /> <br />For years my work lay hidden. <br />Gathering dust on my shelf. <br />Then came a chance encounter. <br />From a past half forgotten. <br />A voice across the internet. <br />A conversation was taken. <br />An introduction was made. <br />A new voice who sounded my praise. <br />Soon there was another and another. <br />From different parts of the world. <br />Four ladies who have helped me. <br />To find myself again. <br />They are strangers, but friends. <br />Kindred souls whom I’d never recognise. <br />If I passed them on the street. <br />Their words kind and supportive. <br />Have helped me to my feet. <br />After a drought of words. <br />They have rekindled an old flame. <br />Made me see again. <br />That my words can bring joy. <br />Again and again and again. <br />So to my friends with unseen faces. <br />A little gift from afar. <br />Hope you enjoy my praises. <br />As much as I enjoy yours.. <br />We may never meet face to face. <br />Unless fate decrees it so. <br />But just remember wherever you wander. <br />You have a friend out there. <br />Who’s face you do not know.<br /><br />David Harris<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/friends-with-unseen-faces/
