Open Poetry #10 |
A True Friend....for Amy |
Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
A true friend does not offer judgement when you need someone to be there They don’t give condemnation when you need someone to care A true friend doesn’t take when you need someone to give They don’t hand you a death wish when you only want to live A true friend doesn’t turn when you need someone to see your heart They don’t plug their ears when your anquished cries start A true friend doesn’t ask why instead they give the quiet comfort you need They won’t walk away and leave you alone as the wolves come out to feed A true friend doesn’t save the best for last and leave you without They don’t let silence swallow you instead they’ll lend a voice to shout A true friend doesn’t look beyond heart and soul to see what’s there They don’t let you wonder how they feel but tell you that they care A true friend doesn’t need to agree to accept you for who you are They make sure you always know where to find them and are never very far A true friend is nothing less than everything you need them to be They are the ones that are clapping and smiling as you are set free I give you all these things as you’ve given all this to me and more I hear you as you ask why.....because...that’s what a true friend is for |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Holly, this is am amazing show of friendship and it just goes to show that what I see in you is truely there. You have penned the true meaning of friendship in this piece and I know that Amy will love you for it. You truely have a heart made of the purest gold my friend. |
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ThUnDeRkYsS Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727Wisconsin |
An absolutely wonderful image of friendship and what a true friend should be! Wonderful write Strive for higher levels, if they seem out of reach... Grow, and they will get closer. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
written by someone who knows...smiles to both of you! |
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snowpants Member Elite
since 2000-09-16
Posts 2061KS |
Hey, Butterflies! Good to see you around here! 'A true friend doesn’t need to agree to accept you for who you are' Truly the most overlooked fact about friendship. Wonderful write! Love it! sp Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'it might have been.' -John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
A true friend doesn’t turn when you need someone to see your heart They don’t plug their ears when your anquished cries start A true friend doesn’t ask why instead they give the quiet comfort you need They won’t walk away and leave you alone as the wolves come out to feed A true friend doesn’t save the best for last and leave you without They don’t let silence swallow you instead they’ll lend a voice to shout ================== well... it takes one to know one ... YA KNOW.... YEAH ..YOU KNOW ... this is A WONDERFUL gesture .. and a beautiful butterfly poem love ya girlie girl ... me |
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Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
Butterflies, Amy must be a terribly lucky girl. This is such a tender, honest sentiment. I wish friends like this were not the sweet rarity that they are. Congratulations on your friendship and depth of heart. ~ Beth |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Sweet butterflies The beauty in this shows the true beauty in your heart and reflects exactly what a true friend is...thanks for sharing this most beautiful and peaceful poem....so lovely to read..well done Tracie~ True friendship is so hard to find When you find it never let it go For a true friend is someone to cherish A true friend will be there for you always We may have a lot of friends but only a few true friends in our lifetime < !signature--> Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe [This message has been edited by tracie66 (edited 10-16-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a beautiful and emotional tribute to a deep and meaningful friendship Butterflies. Such a lovely read, and so very full of wisdom ... excellent! Best wishes, /Kit |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Your halo is showing my friend! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
The bonds of true friendship can never be broken You have demonstrated this in this beautiful tribute to friendship Liz |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Butterflies, what a beautiful tribute to Amy. You obviously wrote this one from your heart. Well done. Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ButterfliesDC~ A lovely testimony to friendship. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Thank you to each and every one of you. Amy has always been a kind and gentle friend, offering her shoulder and friendship to me anytime I needed it...I just wanted to show her that the same goes for her from me. My love to each one of you for your comments, thank you from the bottom of my heart. [This message has been edited by Butterflies_dont_cry (edited 10-16-2000).] |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Holly~ no words could do the justice for the feelings i have in my heart this morning. i extend to you the warmest most sincerest thanks from the bottom of my heart. yes i am very lucky to have such a wonderful friend as you. i treat others how they treat me...and you my dear friend are at the top of my list of closest friends! your love, support, and understanding means more than you will ever know. i accept you as you are...and know in my heart that it is you who is the angel walking on this earth. from day one when we first met...i knew that you were special. the fact that you would honor our friendship and your feelings so openly like this proves that point! i guess what i'm trying to say is i love ya girlie and thank you so very much. you have made my week! and IF ever you should need anything...no matter how big or small do not hesitate to ask. you know where to find me. take care & love ya, ~amy~ p.s. to the rest of Passions...i know you all know how wonderful a person Holly is. There should be more people like her and all of you in this world! *hugs* |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Dear Amy* As I've said so many times to you during my days here at passions you landed in my heart with the wings of an angel and as you have shared your heart through your poetry I've watched you shine. I'm only the friend that you allow me to be and so for you to honor me with your comments only goes to further show my point that YOU sweet Amy-girl are an angel and as J.M. pointed out in your post...there is another angel that we know is very proud of you for your strength and courage to be true to yourself...I'm sure she's smiling today for you~ |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
a true friend is someone who is there when you are hurting not just when there is fun to be had..I am sure Amy will be flattered...lovely poem indeed.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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