Forever Friends Poem by Denis Martindale

Oh... how could I forget you guys?
My joy on you depends!
In fact, you two have been so nice,
Let's stay forever friends!

Through thick and thin, through fast and slow,
Through here, there, everywhere,
Through every day God lets us grow,
You're in my every prayer!

That's how it was for these guys now,
Three elephants who knew
The joy that comes when folks allow
Those three words, I LOVE YOU!

They shared a bond, a partnership,
As they stood side-by-side...
And interlocked, their trunks would grip,
Like handshakes full of pride.

The adults watched these three at play...
In this, their neighbourhood.
You know, I think it's safe to say,
They made their hearts feel good...

Togetherness is love's reward,
If we invest the time...
Like when we're praying to the Lord,
His presence is sublime...

God blesses those who learn to love...
Through faith that never ends!
His precious ones are known above
As His forever friends...


The poem is based on the magnificent painting
by Stephen Gayford called 'Forever Friends'.