To Friendship

The door is always open
It’s always on the latch
You’re always very welcome
There’s never any catch
The kettle’s always boiling
Come in and have a chat
Pull up a chair and sit a while
And talk of this and that

Although there’s often lots to do
There’s always time for friends
The jobs will always be there
The work just never ends
The warmth of love enfolds you
There’s a welcome in the air
Happiness is in every corner
There’s sunshine everywhere

Remember stones and mortar
Will build a house that’s all
But what turns a house into a home
Is having people come and call
So raise a glass to friendship
And toast to pastures new
Of happiness and laughter
In everything you do

©Marian Barker