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Nicole
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since 1999-06-23
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Florida

0 posted 2000-01-18 04:40 PM


When darkness threatens the light of day
And closes upon my shrouded form
I can’t but help to think of the ways
The rays of your sun break through the storm

For many years we have walked aligned
Through times of joy and heartache true
Which paved our road with ties that bind
Rendering each day a chance anew

I value in you, your strength and devotion
You stand up for your beliefs with pride
Nary a time will you spare your emotion
Yet taking life in with a graceful stride

You’re never too scared to be honest with me
Always telling me what I really should hear
Always there when I want to run and break free
Comforting me with smiles – when come the tears

I thank the heavens for a friend such as you
For you, my dear, are the very definition of true



 May I never be too busy to help another's load,
Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed.

--Author Unknown

© Copyright 2000 Nicole Williams - All Rights Reserved
Danny Holloway
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since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034
Tulsa, OK
1 posted 2000-01-18 04:57 PM


Oh, to have a friend such as this. I really like you expression. (and the picture too)
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[This message has been edited by Danny Holloway (edited 01-18-2000).]

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA
2 posted 2000-01-18 05:06 PM


What a wonderful tribute to a friend  
Meadowmuse
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since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263

3 posted 2000-01-18 05:16 PM


This is a wonderful and touching poem, written with such a reverent tone. Each verse brings something special to this piece. Well done!

Claire

Denise
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4 posted 2000-01-18 05:42 PM


Yes, this is beautiful and a wonderful tribute to a true friend!  

 Denise

And slight is the sting of his trouble
Whose winnings are less than his worth;
For he who is honest is noble,
Whatever his fortunes or birth.~~~Alice Cary, ~Nobility~


Saxoness
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5 posted 2000-01-19 04:34 AM


I treasure my best friend more than my life.

 "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone
I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me."

-Charles Brugnot


Christopher
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Purgatorial Incarceration
6 posted 2000-01-19 05:06 AM


Striking m'friend!
Well written, (of course,) and pertinent to many. I for one know there are many times that t'were not for my best friend, I may not have made it!

 "O human race, born to fly upward, wherefore at a little wind dost thou so fall?"
Dante Alighieri

Severn
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since 1999-07-17
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7 posted 2000-01-19 06:13 AM


Wonderful. Loving. And extremely well written.

K

Sonny
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since 1999-12-18
Posts 29
Schenectady, NY, USA
8 posted 2000-01-19 05:40 PM


A beautiful poem for a beautiful friend.  One can never have too many friends, but best friends are more valuable than all the others combined.  Excellent writing!

Sonny

[This message has been edited by Sonny (edited 01-19-2000).]

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla
9 posted 2000-01-19 06:35 PM


Satiate,
A wonderful poem, well thought out and well written. I enjoyed the read. Sy

tracie66
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since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713
Australia
10 posted 2000-01-20 01:52 AM


A beautiful poem....I would say that the lucky friend thinks it's mutual
PhaerieChild
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since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787
Aloha, Oregon
11 posted 2000-01-20 02:27 AM


I too have friend such as this and find it amazing how rare such friends are. This a beautiful tribute to that kind of friend. Very well written and would like your permission to print it out and send it to such friend with all credits to you of course.

 Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream.

Shawna R. Holder
Boise, Idaho



Alicat
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since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094
Coastal Texas
12 posted 2000-01-22 10:24 AM


Now that I'm feeling better, and can actually think, here's the critique you were asking me about.

Your rhyme scheme is very well done, and you adhered to it throughout the entire body of this poem.  The message is very apty portrayed, with real-life instances to bolster the friendship image, lending the strength of mental imagery to tie the many aspects into a cohesive whole.  Also, the rhymed couplet was a very nice touch.  For these points, Kudos on a job well done!!

On the flip side, it appears that you wanted trochaic tetrameter (soft/hard, 4 beats/line), this assumption based upon the first few verses.  But as the work progresses, I noticed a flip-flopping between trochaic and iambic (soft/hard vs. hard/soft).  Also, in some lines were found extra beats, that when spoken aloud, threw the rhythm off, or made it seem forced if strict adherance to the original beat structure was attempted.  I understand that you have trouble sounding out beats, so here's a very simple guideline:  count the syllables and divide by 2.  Granted, this is oversimplification, but it's a good starting place.

Well, there you go.  I just hope that this helps out.  And BTW, wonderful job on overcoming your natural reticence and over-analysis to create a very touching tribute to friendship.  

Alicat


 As I sit here dimly thinking
Watching modem lights a-blinking
Churning out poetic hash.
Lord, in all Your piety,
Help me keep my sanity:
Please don't let the modem crash! --Alicat


Nicole
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since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835
Florida
13 posted 2000-01-22 11:14 AM


Thank you, everyone, very much!  

Ali  
I actually don't remember asking you to critique this poem at all, but I'm glad you did.  Your input is always welcome to me.  Thanks


 May I never be too busy to help another's load,
Then I'll be drinking from the saucer 'cause my cup has overflowed.

--Author Unknown

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