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BldWhtRose
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since 2001-09-24
Posts 38
Alabama USA

0 posted 2001-11-01 11:44 PM


When I said friend
You ran and hid

You took and took
Yet did not give

At the end of the day
I wonder why I stay

To give and give
Be used again

BECAUSE when I said
I'm your friend
that's what I meant
and even YOU , You understand
a friend is what I truly am

With your selfish eyes
Those one way lies
That put the real you in disguise
Who are you now ?
No friend of mine...

I may still be here for you
Until the end of time

I just question if ?
Somewhere between now and then
will you ever finally learn to be
My Friend ???

© Copyright 2001 Jonnie Jo Lee ~ BldWhtRose - All Rights Reserved
DawnG
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1 posted 2001-11-02 12:58 PM


BldWhtRose,

This is a GREAT poem. I truly loved every word of it. So many emotions you have displayed here and unfortunately they are also emotions and questions I have struggled with many a time in my life.

                               Dawn

Jeffrey E. Osborne
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since 2001-11-01
Posts 160
out there
2 posted 2001-11-02 02:07 AM


Jonnie,

    Of course I am your friend; I always have been. The difference is I'm learning to be a better one.   A beautiful and honest poem filled with wonderful emotions and questions that should be asked of everyone. Think of how much better this world would be... Great job! ...and welcome to the forum  
              - Jeff
                    

"people say I should learn some self-control, but I just want to exorcise my soul"

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689
Sydney, Australia
3 posted 2001-11-02 02:20 AM


oh I like this one - sad but a very good read - keep up the good work   Roniece
The Lady of Shallot
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since 2001-10-03
Posts 818
USA
4 posted 2001-11-02 03:01 PM


friends are always there, whether you deserve it or not...

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-

Startime
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since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918
Canada
5 posted 2001-11-02 03:54 PM


WOW!!!Powerful questions that deserve honest answers. BRAVO!!!!

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Magnus
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South Carolina, USA
6 posted 2001-11-02 07:22 PM


What is a friend?  Someone that will still
be standing beside you when the others start
throwing rocks at you.  That is a friend.

Nice write...I liked this.

doreen peri
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since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812
Virginia
7 posted 2001-11-02 07:54 PM


hey!

i'll be your friend....

i could use one myself right about now....

you wrote this well......  

jwesley
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563
Spring, Texas
8 posted 2001-11-02 07:56 PM


Very nice read...my friend.

jwesley

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA
9 posted 2001-11-02 10:46 PM


Excellent write.  A true friend is a treasure.  Even when they disagree with you, they stand by your side through good, bad, and everything in between.  That is a true friend.  I hope your friend learns what a gift she has been given.  Enjoyed this one!

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

BldWhtRose
Junior Member
since 2001-09-24
Posts 38
Alabama USA
10 posted 2001-11-03 03:34 AM


First I would like to say this was only my 2nd post .... go read my first .....LOL  It IS better though..LOL  But , Truly, I REALLY
want to Thank each and every one of you for your comments and support, since I am new here.... it was a shock to me , to get
such nice replies and so fast even.... Thanks Again, and I look forward to reading more of your posts and getting to know you all !!!

Dawn ~  This is the second time you have given me a wonderful comment, Thank You for your support and I am sorry you have
had to deal with the same feelings and emotions to know where I am coming from !   Thanks Again !

Jeff ~  Are we being a little bit sarcastic here ? Or Did you really enjoy this although be it about you ? and are these questions to
be asked of everyone ?? meant to be aimed at me too ?? even though I have been there through thick and thin, never wavered ?

Roniece ~ Thanks I am glad you liked it ! And Thank You for the support !

Lady of Shallot ~ Thank You for your support also, and you are right , true friends SHOULD be there to support you , be by your
side, day n' night , whether you deserve it or not !   I think I have been , that is the only reason I call myself a true friend. Thanks
Again

Startime ~ Thank You , I do hope I get my questions answered, but only time will tell, lets just hope we have that much time left on
earth, it could take a while to see...LOL
Glad you are supporting me, I am new, need all the help I can get  :-)

Magnus ~ Hey I NEED friends like that, that will stand or sit by you, when rocks are being thrown at me... not that I ever want
that to happen, realistically or metaphorically .. LOL  Thanks For your comments and for reading....my post.

Doreen ~ Thank You for reading and supporting both of my posts !!! Sure..... I would love to be friends ! We can all use friends ,
never have enough.... but why could you use one now ?  Email me if you wish !  Jonnie Jo Lee

Jwesley ~ Thank You for reading , I read half of one of yours earlier, then got interrupted, it was good..... I will go back and
finish....and leave you a comment....!!

Lonewolf ~ Cool name....  My friend is a he ....LOL  And a severe test of our friendship is underway, lets hope ours can stand up
to the test... I am the one who will have to sacrifice the most and hold on the tightest....we will see ! Thanks and glad you enjoyed !

Mon Cherie
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Land of Never-ending Summers
11 posted 2001-11-03 09:25 AM


Gosh! This is so true! Many times I've experienced it. I think it is true that in every kind of relationship, it's juz fair to give as you take. That is called sharing...  
BlueIceKristahls
New Member
since 2001-11-03
Posts 4

12 posted 2001-11-04 12:01 PM


I too have lost a lot of friends due to me being a better friend to them, then they were to me...  Best of luck with the friendship ! Hope it works out well ! And Good Luck here in the forums too , we both are new ... enjoy !
RosePetal
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since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985
South Florida
13 posted 2001-11-04 12:12 PM


Hi!!

First I would like to say that it is nice to meet you and welcome to the forum.
I can relate to this very much. My best friend and I have been close for years but it's like I am always doing stuff for her and when I need a favor she does't come through for me! Thanks for sharing, I cant wait to see more from you.

RP

Tara Simms
Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244
Honea Path, SC USA
14 posted 2001-11-06 11:08 AM


It's hardly a balanced relationship when one gives and the other runs.
dgvarner
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since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552
High Springs, Florida
15 posted 2001-11-06 11:59 PM


JONNIEJO..your friendship is being tested..but the truth of friendship lies in the results of the test..who will pass?  who will lie wasted in the ruins..and who will be the judge?  and....who appoints the judge...??  

we must ask ourselves often..did i listen?  did i hear?  did i walk away before i found the things unsaid?  did i miss anything before i closed my eyes..

we can all use a lesson in friendship now and then..we get lazy at times...i include myself in that..ask tricks (vlraynes)! but in the end..it will be the other person who gets to say whether or not you were the friend they needed you to be...and it may take time...

i'm not sure i can say i enjoyed this read..as i know somewhat where it comes from...     but again, i'll say, i'm glad to see you posting in the blue     and i do hope to see more from you..i'll try not to write a book on my next reply...lol

hugs, g


~dgvarner/fallen rain~

"what if jesus comes back like that..will he cry when he sees where our hearts are at?..." c.raye

[This message has been edited by dgvarner (edited 11-06-2001).]

peaches73533
Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981
OK, USA
16 posted 2001-11-07 12:16 PM


Hi.great writing.All too often this is true in friendships.But there are those that are truly the friendship you desreve.Now if I can just find some.I'm always here if you need anythins.and great job.
Peaches

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