Contents Christmas To One Far Away  Poetry 

To a Friend
Here are two versions of this poem.

The one at the far right was supplied by Linda Mullins, daughter of Elsie Barnett's daughter Catherine. The handwritten original did not have a title. 		It is enough for me, dear friend,
To know that I have you,
To know for me a prayer you’ll send,
Whenever I feel blue.

The evening sky’s more full of stars,
The morning sun more bright.
And even thru the darkest hours
There shines for me a light

That keeps me calm, serene, & sure,
God’s way is always best,
And for whate’er befalls my path,
His Grace is manifest. 		It is enough for me, my friend,
To know that I have you;
To know for me a prayer you’ll send,
Whenever I feel blue.

The evening sky’s more full of stars,
The morning sun's more bright;
And even thru the darkest hours,
There glows for me a light

That keeps me calm, serene, and sure,
God’s way is always best.
And for whate’er befalls my path,
His Grace is manifest.
Elsé Perry Barnett Elsie Barnett