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Friendship In Mary Mcleod Bethune's Poem

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Friendship took on a new name today
You came into the room
You began moving with purpose, moving with grace
Nothing is quite the same in our place

Friendship grew to new heights the day
You stood on the line
Came out of your comfort zone
Helped remove the stones along the way

Friendship adds lace to life’s seams every day
That your love pours water for the thirsty,
Sews, pastes, cuts, binds and delivers limited resources
Encourages the hesitant and troubled to pray

Friendship, your friendship has made us complete
Like cobbler and fruitcake, it’s heartwarming sweet
Given freely, it has helped – gosh – a plenty
To draw others near to serve and cheer many

Friendship, your friendship has helped us stand on the line
To endure the high and low tides …show more content…

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