Open Poetry #23 |
What's in a friend? |
Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
The question of all questions that I ask from time to time And finding answers leaves me on my own For in my life of wander and the times of dire need I find myself not asking and again just all alone There are people that you see each day, but glad when day is done Acquaintances, which drive the day to be Rarely does a true smile pass that gives the feel of hope And joy that day is often hard to see What’s in a friend? I ponder, is it boredom of their time? To find a space with someone just to share A little time of bitching or a little heart to heart Which makes them maybe buddies who can find that something rare There’s little time for mixing in this world that moves so fast The finding time to visit with the moments disappear Friends you once held dearly, which by chance just drifted passed Leaves inner self the company, in question and in ear A soul mate as a friend that’s true, as yet I have not found The mask I wear is hollowed by that pain One must be prepared to mix, to spend time that is rare Then company of laughter may just raise its head again When your down and in the doldrums, if your ill and need a hand The person who appears to help and give Is the one to homage with respect, with kindness and regard For friends are rare and far between, through all these days we live A friend should bring you comfort, give you peace when by your side A friend should know to listen when the need A friend brings you that ray of light, which shows some hope ahead Unselfish in the giving and so giving in their deed |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
yep, a friend is someone you trust your secrets to, knowing they will not run if they know the real you and a friend is one you will do the very utmost for and will respond to their secrets without running as well by the utmost...I don't mean meeting their every 'need' but maybe helping them learn how to independently succeed Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(sigh) Oh Rick, this is wonderful, sweet friend, this is so very true, and you are a very special friend and in case you ever need someone to talk to know I and many others are here! (big hugggssssss) This is very beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Rick, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
A lot of truth in this. Enjoyed the read. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Robert Adamson Member
since 2002-10-21
Posts 328PA/USA |
If I find a friend in one place, I like to think of that friend in all the places I go. Nice Poem. Thank you. etoodog |
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