This is a very special poem that I have written for all the people that have blessed me with friendship and inspiration on Twitter. Some of you have become my closest, dearest friends; some are people who I have had some lovely conversations with and some are famous stars who understandably I don’t know personally, but totally respect! Some are actually all three! For all of you though, what remains the same is that at some point or another, you have made me smile and therefore have given me experiences to treasure! Because I have not been on Twitter recently, I wanted to write a poem of thanks to let you know how lovely I think you all are. It was also important of me to tell you how inspiring many of you have been for me- particularly in my poetry (but not only in this)! Massive thanks for your friendships, smiles and inspiration. Thank you for taking the time to read my poems and give me such constructive and beautiful comments. Thank you to all those hardworking tweeps who make awesome fan books and have kindly let me contribute my poems! And also to the stars who I have written for, thank you for inspiring me to write about you. For those who have been able to respond thank you for your lovely words!. All this has given me such confidence and joy to continue writing- and I am ever so happy to write. I’m happy to tell you all that I’ve put an entry in for the National Poetry Competition 2011- I don’t think I would have been ready for this if I hadn’t gained so much confidence through Twitter- and you’ve all played a part in this. Even for those of you who haven’t read or commented on my poems, you have certainly blessed me with something that inspires me to write. Hope you enjoy this little poem, with much love and best wishes Mel XXX
FAB FRIENDS
For all of you, it is with joy that I write words such as these,
And to thank you now is an opportunity I want to seize!
Because at one point or another you have ensured that my spirits elevate,
Fetching me smiles when I have suffered from a burden’s weight!
Reminding me to believe in the half full cup,
Inspiring me to use my gifts so that they can develop!
Even though my recent tweets have been close to none,
Never feel that for any of you I would ever shun,
Deep is my admiration for you and I proudly salute,
Such lovely people for filling my bowl with the sweetest fruits!
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© Melanie Jay Narayanasamy 2011