My friends Rachel Crocker and Berta Buck made this wall hanging for me for Christmas. I was so surprised when I found it in my mailbox. I had no idea they were doing this. It was so perfect and so well thought out. (If you follow Crackerberries you will know I am very much into canning and preserving). Everytime I look at the wall hanging of jars filled with so many different things, I think of friendships and how they resemble mason jars. This is what I've come up with.
Friendship
Much like a cupboard of full Mason jars
Or the midnight sky of twinkling stars
A friend may be compassionate and sweet
Whilst some encourage in times of defeat
Sharing a story to brighten a frown
Lending a shoulder to the friend who’s down
Great treasure is found when least expected
Friends will stand tall when one is rejected
Countless secrets, much laughter digested
Friendships depend on the time invested
Shower friendships with love and affection
Grow toward the light in the right direction
Relationships built on candor and trust
Will stand the test of time and never rust
Friendships will age, as does the garden crop
Work will be done, with many a teardrop
Like an old Mason jar filled with treasure
Finding true friendship is such a pleasure
Crackerberries © 2013