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My best friend
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My best friend |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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I’d love to tell you of a name, but really I can’t find A special caring sharing soul that really comes to mind There are people I would call my friends, but rarely do I see Any of them take the time to spend some time with me With that I also understand, for I’m forever hurried Searching time that isn’t there while being ever worried Not making time to mingle much, though when I do it’s great Letting time just rule the roost, until the time’s too late I don’t much like intrusions or bands that play too loud I’m distant and might stand alone, though happy in a crowd I draw my joy from those that show me truth throughout each day My best friend seems to be a mix of things that come my way I somehow think that solitude may be my one best friend My peace, my time of reconcile, to dream on and pretend For there I seem my happiest, at rest from all around Where I can find the things I yearn and where a peace is found It’s when you wake up happy, to a day that’s bright and new When seeing joy through puppy eyes when playing as they do The fragrant scent of nature, the sight of beauties hold The joy we find in sharing when a secret’s softly told I think a best friend’s all these things, but where is one to look Many choose religion and the answers from its book And though I might a little, while praying with my hope A best friend is a found escape that helps another cope So if you have a true best friend, with love just hold them tight For treasures such are rarities, which most will never sight For days unite acquaintances, which join to face each day But gifts of love are true best friends, which rarely come our way |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Rick A fine piece of writing, enjoyed the read. |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Ditto!! Great write. JL  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I love this and can empathise with every word. On this forum, there are many good, true, loyal friends. I loved the part about seeing through puppy eyes, and the animal world is a wonderful place to seek true friends. I find animals so much easier than people for two-way-communication, -understanding, -acceptance -love, -respect, -loyalty and -appreciation. - Owl |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Rick...such a wonderful uplifting write!! This is so good to read you again! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
A best friend is a found escape that helps another cope ~*~ We have some special friends... and when we are there, or they more likely are here, in our neck of the woods, we have at times referred to one another as "escape goats"... because "they" need us. And then? We "escape" from the world. We know we do this, we delight at the opportunities... and we laugh all the way through the hours. Thank you for this, Rick. I think I will send it to them!  |
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Bonnie j Senior Member
since 2003-06-27
Posts 1588Ohio |
Such beauty and truth in your words. I enjoyed the tenderness that came flowing across these pages of blue. Hugs BonBon  |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
I somehow think that solitude may be my one best friend My peace, my time of reconcile, to dream on and pretend For there I seem my happiest, at rest from all around Where I can find the things I yearn and where a peace is found I think you and I are alike, friend I truly enjoyed this. Its wonderful! Caroline He who wants a rose must respect the thorn. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Seymour, thank you for your reply, as always nice to see you here my friend. JL, thanks for the reply, much appreciated. OwlSA, great reply, the animal world and their love is a wonderful place my friend, my animals all show me so much affection, which I can never repay, unconditional love. thanks for your reply my friend. Dear Dixie, so good to see you again my friend, you have been missed, thank you so much for your reply, means a lot. Dear Sunshine, thank you for your reply dear friend, you are always there keeping me strong, thanks and be well. Bonnie j, tenderness is in your reply my friend, thank you so much for your time, I truly appreciate it. icequeen, we may well be alike, and I do believe that many if not all are alike in thinking, I tell what my heart thinks and am so happy there is people as yourself who will read my few words and reply, thank you so much for that Caroline. To you all my friends, thank you all once again for your replies, I love each and every one of them, be well dear friends till again. Sincerely Rick |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Thank you for this poem and the peaceful easy feeling. Your writing always lifts my spirits, Rick. *wonderful* |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Enjoyed very much Rick. :-) |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
yes, a friend is "the joy we find in sharing." I loved reading this, Rick, and think about the heart it takes to be a friend. Bless yours! ~ Karen |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Rick you are so wise  I enjoy your poems for their meanings and their smoothness of rhythm and rhyme. Always good to read and see you hugs M |
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cusick Senior Member
since 2003-07-27
Posts 668 |
A great read Real friends last forever whereas lovers come and go. Maggie |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
You just told 90% of my life story....the other ten is, those beautiful exceptions that make the rest of it bearable. Most of mine live here, or visit here from time to time. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Androgynous Member
since 2006-04-08
Posts 71 |
"I somehow think that solitude may be my one best friend My peace, my time of reconcile, to dream on and pretend For there I seem my happiest, at rest from all around Where I can find the things I yearn and where a peace is found" You decribe a familiar feeling in this verse, great poem, in awe Love |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
BluesSerenade, I am so happy if I can lift your spirits so, it is my pleasure, thank you so much for your reply, great to see you. StevenS, thank you for your reply, much appreciated. Dear Karen, bless your heart, thank you so much for your kind words, very much heart felt and enjoyed. nakdthoughts, thank you for your words here my friend, always nice to catch up with you and share but just a little time, be well. Maggie, sometimes just lucky to have one or the other dear friend, life is indeed a strange place, and if our quota was just one best friend, that would be just enough. Thank you for your reply, appreciated and heart felt. Ratleader, you are lucky to have them around you dear friend, thank God for the 10 percent that keeps us going and sain, enjoy your time and friends and be well. Androgynous, wonderful to see you here my friend and welcome to passions, it is a great place that you will enjoy. Thank you so much for your great reply, I will watch for you and we will write again, take care. To you all my friend, thank you all again for your replies, each was much appreciated and enjoyed. Be well you all. Sincerely Rick |
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