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garysgirl
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0 posted 2003-06-12 10:37 AM



From Eagles Sigs

~~**~~
To still be friends
Even when we do not agree
                      on a situation
Is what I think true friendship is

To be able to talk without anger
                            and discuss
                                      issues
Things that happen
                to appear
                         on this road of life

Knowing that even if we
                   do not agree
We can still be friends
                      having unconditional
                                  love and respect

We both have our strong opinions
                          and our own
                                     personal beliefs
Can not we just agree
                  to disagree
                            at times

We need to both realize
that neither of us will ever change
So we should not try to push our own
beliefs on each other
And to assure each other that
we will always remain friends
no matter what comes or goes

I wish that we could talk
                     and stay calm
Even if we do have to agree
                           to disagree
AND  THAT  WE  WILL  STILL  REMAIN  FRIENDS





[This message has been edited by garysgirl (06-12-2003 07:03 PM).]

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El_Campeador
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1 posted 2003-06-12 10:44 AM


And THAT is the defining point of a true friendship...

Excellent poem, Ethel!

~El Campeador

P.S. This is going in my library...

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson

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2 posted 2003-06-12 10:48 AM


awwwwwwwwwww...what a lovely picture and poem. If only we all were just that cute and cuddly, it would be easy to make friends then

Okay, that was just really superficial of me.

I'm just teasing you. It's nice to read your words dear Ethel. This morning they've made me smile, and want to go out and get me a kitty, I mean a friend.

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3 posted 2003-06-12 10:49 AM


To agree to disagree and to accept one another's differences will insure the longevity of a friendship.

Beautiful presentation of beautiful concepts.

Loving hugs,
Linda

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4 posted 2003-06-12 10:55 AM


Well, you would have had my appreciation with just the picture. LOL But then you added such words of wisdom, so beautifully penned. *S* This is lovely! *S*
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5 posted 2003-06-12 11:07 AM


Ethel~
Hmmmmmmm, I am soooooooooo laughing !
You been reading my email ?????
LOL ... I've got a little buddy I'll just HAVE to send this one to~

True friends ... agree to disagree on certain actions ... and still maintain the friendship~

True friends give total respect for the other to have an opinion that differs from their own ... without compromising their friendship~

True friends defend the friendship when others may try to tear it apart~

True friends speak behind a friend's back, the same thoughts they would speak to their face~

We should pick our friends ... but not to pieces~

Well, haven't I just made a speech, or what ?

How timely~
Nice write ... I just hope people LIVE it~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

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idleeyes86
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6 posted 2003-06-12 11:34 AM


I must confess to being Mr Strong-opinions (and Mr-closed-minded as well) and most of my friends are very much like me and we have the most wonderful little arguments so I think I'll be sending this to all of them, you captured it perfectly.

Also I think its something very relevant to ex-couples, I think many an ex-boyfriend and girlfriend who have got over the differences that caused a break-up and remained friends, will be able to relate to this.

Patricia
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7 posted 2003-06-12 11:35 AM


And there it is...Ethel's wisdom.  Girlfriend, your words need to shared far and wide. You captured friendship in truth.  

Awesome write,
Patricia

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8 posted 2003-06-12 11:59 AM


nice write vandana
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9 posted 2003-06-12 12:04 PM


very good write here Ethel, I sure can relate
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10 posted 2003-06-12 12:06 PM




you're a sweetheart! loving this poem. yep, we all need to tolerate eachother dont we, though sometimes it is hard. laughing helps. love this thoughtful poem, thoughtful friend.

much love, gem xxx

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11 posted 2003-06-12 07:05 PM


El_Campeador,
thank you very much, Sir. I'm so glad that
you liked my poem. And, for another poet to
put something I write into their own library,
is one of the nicest compliments they can
pay to me. Thank you!
Hugs  
Ethel

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12 posted 2003-06-12 07:14 PM


Anne, that's one of the reasons that I put the little kittens on there. They look so sweet and cuddly, don't they?  LOL  

Thanks, Lady for liking the poem. I appreciate that.  
Hugs,  
Lady

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13 posted 2003-06-12 07:26 PM


Linda,
thank you sweet Lady.  
I'm so glad that you liked the poem.
.
.
Suthern Lady,
Aren't those little kittens just the
cutest things?   I'm glad that
you liked the poem, too. Thank you very much.  
.
.
I appreciate both of you very much.  
Hugs to ya'll  
Ethel

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14 posted 2003-06-12 09:11 PM


Marge, sweet Lady,
You have told the truth! I believe to have a strong friendship, people have to work at it. To build the trust betwen the two, even in friendship. Thanks for your comments, Lady.  
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Idleeyes86,
thank you for liking my poem enough to send it to your friends. That's a very nice compliment, and I appreciate it very much.
I also agree that it's a good thing if ex's can remain friends. Thank you.  
.
.
Hugs to you both  
Ethel

[This message has been edited by garysgirl (06-12-2003 09:12 PM).]

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15 posted 2003-06-12 09:22 PM


Patricia,
thanks so very much. I can always depend on you to leave me sweet words of encouragement.  I really do appreciate it, too.  
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Vandana,
you are so very sweet to always read and reply to my poems. Thank you very much.  
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Dixie,
thank you, sweet lady. I'm glad that you could relate and that you liked my poem.
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I really do appreciate all of you. Thank ya'll very much.  

Hugs  
Ethel

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16 posted 2003-06-12 11:47 PM


Gemma, it's so good for you to be back and here more often. When you're here, I know that you will read my poem. Thank you, and for leaving such sweet and heart-felt words.

Thanks, too, for the smilies and hearts. You know that I love them!!  
Hugs  
Ethel

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17 posted 2003-06-14 05:38 PM




(big hugggssssssss) Oh Ethel, it saddens me how small things like disagreements always seem to end friendships, dearest friend, I believe it is those differences that make friendships, or at leats should make friendships even stronger, so you get to know the truth and honesty of ones heart! (sigh) There have been a few even here who have "picked me to pieces" yet I won't let them bother me and just simply ignore them and wish them well and hope if they have a heart they can forgive me from before! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ethel, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story

***Shakira***

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18 posted 2003-06-14 07:18 PM


That's right,  it's perfectly ok to disagree.  Reminds me of a quote I came across, that reads~

The firmest friendship's are formed with mutual adversity, like steal unites the fiercest flame.

Really nice poem Ethel~


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19 posted 2003-06-14 07:19 PM


very good! man i wish i had half your talent there i look forward to reading more of your poetry very soon.

Fool me once shame on you.....Fool me twice shame on me.....


Saunni
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20 posted 2003-06-14 09:37 PM


This is so full of wisdom and honesty. I wish people could be the way you just wrote about. Awesome, Girl!

Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S

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21 posted 2008-02-02 01:35 PM


I love cats!, they are so cute, I have three my self!

ARCTIC WIND

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