Friendship is one of life’s greatest rewards. When moving, there is frequently a shift. Some people stay in our lives regardless of where we are and for some, the distance proves to be too much. When someone has been part of our life, they will always be a part in memory if not more. Yet the space that was once occupied by the “old crowd” is available for new faces, arms, hands, smiles and different perspectives. Wherever you go in life, there are wonderful people who, if you are open to them, will walk along side you. Despite my still stumbling French, I am indeed a most fortunate person to have found so many friends. Let me introduce you to a few!
bredouille
mais oui
my hands empty
on arrival
en France
yet my palms
open as
mon coeur
armed with smiles
eyes wide open
sincère mais espiègle
an invitation to all
magnétique
for some
six ans plus tard
ces mains
mon coeur
seem to overflow
yet yielding to welcome
each new friend
je gagne
perhaps it was the mischief
dans mes yeux
*
bisous,
léa
found-in-france 
lucky are you to live in such a fabulous place!!!!!! 🙂
I agree completely! It has gone a long way to help me heal. 🙂
All very true. 🙂
Merci beaucoup!
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🙂
Old friends, new friends – they’re all loved and needed xoxo
Absolutely Carly. But as we both know, sometimes the old friends can’t always be with us for whatever reason. It doesn’t diminish the relationships of the past but adds to who we will be.
I have had people come into my life for very short times but we have learned from each other. Some I still communicate with and some are no longer with us. xoxo
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Your generosity in nominating me for awards is appreciated. However, your continued participation in this blog is the award I valued most. Merci!
bisous et calins, léa
I love your poem. It must have been the mischievous look in your eyes that drew them all to you! 🙂 Happy Spring!
Perhaps with those who have the same kind of eyes? 🙂 Bon L’printemps! 🙂
You live amongst the most wonderful people. I can very much see why you moved to such a divine place. Cheers to you my friend and hope all is going beautifully for you. Hugz to you~ ❤
J’appartiens! Until I came here, that was only a wish… 🙂 bisous et calins!
vive l’amitié sans frontières! 🙂
http://myvirtualplayground.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/amitie-sans-frontieres-borderless-friendship-vive-la-difference/
Je n’aurais pas pu dire si bien. Absolument! 🙂