"There are many people that we meet in our lives but only a rare few will make a lasting impression on our minds and hearts." - Susan Polis Schutz Friends are the great, unexpected discoveries that life sends our way. From the very beginning, we recognize these rare people as kindred spirits; they fit perfectly and seamlessly into our daily routines and thoughts, as if they had always been there. Their presence makes the world a friendlier, more compassionate place; their faith in our dreams enables us to reach higher than we ever have before. As time goes by, these friendships become the storehouse for our most favorite memories and our greatest hopes for the future. We find ourselves wishing that this wonderful feeling will never go away; best of all, we know if never has to -- because certain people are destined to be our friends forever. In this new collection of poetry, world-renowned poet Susan Polis Schutz and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Donna Fargo have joined with other authors to perfectly capture the true nature of friendship. Their eloquent words and insights give voice to the hearts that experience this very special connection. Together, they have given friends everywhere a unique gift to give, receive, and share always. "Friends are like special gifts to us that we never discard or outgrow. No one can ever take their place. They are always welcome in the rooms of our heart. Theirs are the memories that never fade." - Donna Fargo