Just sitting around with nothing special to do

So I checked the computer to see if I'd heard from you.

I used to walk out to a box to retrieve mail

But I'd rather get it instantly than wait on the snail..

Checking my email is always fun

I usually get a joke or greeting from someone.

I feel so blessed because on the other end

I know I've connected with a friend.

When I've had a hard day and need to share

Here I can find a friend who will listen and care.

And to this friend I hope I've let them know

That I am always there for them also.

Isn't it a strange kind of bond we form?

It isn't exactly like the "norm"

But where is it written, face to face we have to be

For you to be a very good friend to me?

That little joke, or note, or even just a simple "Hi"

Could be like a ray of sunshine from the sky.

So my online pals, this is dedicated to you

For all the smiles you have made anew.

May our friendship continue to grow

and the warmth we feel continue to flow.

Always remember this.... A smile is such an easy thing to pass along the way,

Like a ray of summer sunshine on a somewhat gloomy day.