Some years ago, I was helping a friend at the start of their poetic journey. I write this for them.
I didn’t plan to love you,
it happened in the small, bright ways:
the way your laugh lifted a room,
the way your courage showed up on quiet days.
You don’t need perfect words to matter;
you already do, just as you are.
But I’ll walk beside you, poem by poem,
until your voice shines like a star.
This isn’t just kindness, or time I lend,
this is love, and you are my friend.
Not because I should, or must, or ought,
but because you’re you, and that means a lot.
8/2/2026
Look at all the short stories posted this week between 26th and 1st That is what you choose the best from If there are more than 3 I normally give the weeks winner plus a runner up with a short but on why I made the choice Either email your decision to rachelle or send her the result via the message system on here
8/2/2026
thanks!!! stupid of me. now I remember.
8/2/2026
Not stupid at all, Katharine
8/3/2026
The Words That Got to Me
You don’t need perfect words to matter; you already do, just as you are. and the last verse - wonderful
Tim, this is lovely! I feel sure your friends loved it, too. It is sweet and tender.. The words offer love and support and steadfastness. wow! You little matchmaker, you! (kidding!)
8/3/2026
Thanks Katharine.
8/10/2026
This is absolutely beautiful. A tender friend-love story that is filled with all the ingredients crucial to a lasting friendship: loyalty, kindness, compassion and generosity. This was majorly uplifting to my heart and spirit. xoxo
8/10/2026
Thank you, I am pleased to have lifted your day :) xxx
8/2/2026
Tim, help. please tell me where I find the wow factor short stories of the week so I can pick one. Rachelle's busy, Katharine and then erase this if you can.