CONSIDER LOVE OF FRIENDS

"Loved, (I am loved) you are loved (I am loved)---better far than any metaphor can ever, ever, be."     I am loved. (lyrics from memory, what little I have)

I can still remember dancing around on the 5th floor of Rawls Hall (with Winslow) to the 33 1/3 vinyl record format blaring down the hallways. From Hoptown neighbor, to college roommate,  to bridesmaid---a true friend  with whom I'm still in touch.

That's what friends do. 

Friends keep in touch in special ways, even if not often, by special acts of love. 

Real friends are always there for you!

Family has to love you (or should) but friends choose to love. 

For his valentine's day, I received a perfect, SPECIAL gift from long-time dear friend, Ashley Bryan. I AM LOVED.

With an inscription that has love jumping off the pages of his latest illustrated book.

And I'm singing about a "new" metaphor for love. I AM LOVED. Right out of the pages of a book of poetry! 

Thanks, Ashey!