Betty Russell

Betty Russell is a very open and friendly writer who wants to help every friend express their feelings and emotions on this website. Please send your short stories and anecdotes ( 400-500 words ) to: 
"Betty Russell" stichting_de_herder@yahoo.com 

All of your short stories will be published here. There will be recognition for the best stories. Please remember that your writing will be considered a gift for the orphans and the poor in Iraq. Our goal is to compile a book with all of your stories and anecdotes. all proceeds will go to benefit those in need in Iraq. 

This poem is written by Betty Russell and is dedicated to all who have need of a friend. 


A friend 

A friend is a person with whom you can share 

your deepest, darkest secrets 

You can put your heart in the palm of their hand 

and know that safely they will keep it 

You can lay your head on their shoulder 

when your tears fall down like rain 

And they'll dance with you in joyous freedom 

when your life is right again 



Another poem written by Betty Russell 



The Orphan's Song 

There is no love, no love in walking by 

Don't you see the silent tears I cry 

All alone, full of fear 

There is nobody near 

What shall I do, will I die 



Don't you know, know the way I hurt 

How I hunger and forage in the dirt 

How I pray 

Everyday 

Please help me have some worth 



I want to live, live another day 

Be a child, again to laugh and play 

Have a home 

To call my own 

And when I go to sleep know I am safe 



Can you help, help me smile again 

Will you make this nightmare finally end 

Just love me 

You will see 

Someday I just may be your best friend 

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