Wednesday, June 15, 2011

About Friendship

I changed the wording in this poem tonight. I had written it some time ago, with high hopes that over time deteriorated into one of the lowest periods of my life.

I was able to easily change the wording tonight because to my delighted amazement I have somehow reassembled the loyalty and love that good and true friendship requires. For me, this poem can finally be real again.

I have the most wonderful friends these days. I am so thankful. This didn't happen by accident. I've worked hard to be a loving and loyal friend and when I gave it I got it back.

It's a new day and I'm so glad. I wish everyone can have a friend like this:


Friendship

I tell you about my bank account
The challenges I mount
My heart’s desires,
My passion and fires
The guy at the bar,
My avatar.
The near accident,
The words I meant.
The way I pace,
An occasional grace
The lights at the park,
My fear of the dark
The reasons I cry.
The times that I try.
My zero fashion
My deepest passion
My life on the lane
The times I’m insane
My college days
The places I’ve played
When I fall down
My sacred ground
Time in the Midwest
Time put to the test
Living abroad
Loving lobster and cod
All that I feel
When I try to be real.
Will you patiently listen
No matter what’s missing?
I could chatter all night
Lost in delight.
Would you just smile and say,
“Gosh--you’ve had quite a day!”

15 comments:

  1. Friendship is a two-way street. One I think you travel on several times a day. I think you should get some kind of 'fast pass', so you don't ever have to pay a toll again. You are a good friend to many, many, kj. Keep it up!! xoxox Pam

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  2. lovely poem to friendship. life would be so empty without dear friends to whom we can tell everything and anything and they still love us!

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  3. I love what Yoborobo said about the fast pass and not having to pay a toll!!

    I don't know what I'd do without my dear friends.

    Yes, of course you too!

    xoxo
    Lo♥

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  4. Lovely.....
    And yes, sometimes there should be a big-ass detour sign in the middle of our roads, when we are blindly approaching a life jarring bump.
    (where's the road crew???)
    I think even Emily would clap for this piece of poetry! ;-)

    XXOO~~
    Anen

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  5. My friends are my family. They are the chosen few. They are the tenacious few. Thick skins and big hearts. There is nothing as precious as loyalty.

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  6. Me too . . although I get a bit chatty after a chardonnay or two. You're quite right though. If you can count five close friends, you're a lucky person and they are blessed.

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  7. yes i say what pam says, you are a good kind friend kj. i'm glad your poem has hopeful lovely words!
    xoxo

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  8. mim, yes....i would too....and i'm glad we do ♥

    pam, awwww. what a metaphor. thank you pam, but no free pass for me. matter of fact, i'm happy to pay the toll. just don't let me choose the wrong person; i think that's the trick

    thank you suki. ♥

    i feel the same way lo xoxo

    anne, okay, i'll officially be on the lookout for big ass detour signs. :^)

    ww, damn straight damn right. i love your comment. thank you ♥

    hells, i think if i stop and count i can count five. ♥

    lori, you are a good kind friend also ♥

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  9. friendships are the cornerstone of my life ... they light my life entirely and make everything else worthwhile.

    Would I patiently listen? Nope. I'd ask a zillion questions and interrupt incessantly ... but can I still come over for coffee anyway? xx

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  10. you've had quite a day.....and quite a life.

    my favorite lines: all that i feel when i try to be real.

    that says it all. beautiful kj♡

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  11. I'll listen, kj. I know you would, as well. You're such a good friend to so many people, no wonder it is reciprocated in kind! xx

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  12. Lovely!
    Beautiful post dear!
    Glad to be one of your friends and YES you are a good friend to all of us, to me too.
    I know you are enjoying time with a dear friend right now. Makes me want to be there as well , but it makes me happy you are having a wonderful time together. I still remember how that felt!

    Hugs to everyone down there♥♥♥
    >M<

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  13. Friends keep me sane, on full days and empty ones.

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  14. Lovley, KJ! Written by lovely KJ. :)

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