Go often to your friend's house, sit, and yarn a while
Swap stories from another time, create a cheeky smile
Accept his lies as gospel, add a few of yours
Be gracious with his wife, especially indoors
Never borrow any money, never lend, it's all the same
Breaks up many friendships, both parties are to blame
Just listen to his ravings, tell him how right he is
You know he's hard done by, it's that bloody wife of his
Agree with his accusations even when they are not true
Then you hope the lousy sod will do the same for you
Friendship has no rules but to give all the care you can
To all those who may need it, woman, child or man.
Author notes
Option #7 Go often to your friends house, for weeds choke the unused path.
A contest entry
- "Inspire" by Ralph Waldo Emerson by Bella Cullen.
700 points, ended December 24, 2008, 7 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - I Need a Brighter Outlook on Life... by ourgirlFriday.
810 points, ended January 14, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Yes, I've been there,
and usually avoid going back like the plague - but it's true: you hope they'll come through for you, after all the gentility and kindness given in friendship.
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One thing I really like about true friends: you can argure the point about just about anything, yet the friendship remains. many thanks for your comments and thoughts,much appreciated.
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Wonderful poem, Bob, reminds me of the gritty wisdom of C J Dennis. I love it.
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I appreciate your comments, Mercedes, but C.J.Dennis has stood the test of time. I only apire to do the same.
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I think that this is what a true friend is. Thank you for sharing & good luck in the contest. ~~Iridessa ~~
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Like everyone lese i do not go often enough to my friends house. The business of living makes its own demands. Thank you for your lovely comment and your good luck wishes.
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You used the prompt so well with this piece and I enjoyed the read! Good luck in the contest hon
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thank you. I do not usually write to a prompt but this one gave me the inclination to break my usual habits. Many thanks for taking the time to comment, i appreciate it.
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very well done
good luck in the contest
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thank you for your comment and good luck wishes. Friends are priceless in all parts of our society.
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Appropriate for the prompt!
It tongue in cheek sarcasm and wisdom is truly appreciated.
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Not enough of us do go to our friends house often. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate it.
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"Go often to your friend's house, sit, and yarn a while
Swap stories from another time, create a cheeky smile"
wonderful imergery. i really like the last two stanzas.
"Friendship has no rules but to give all the care you can
To all those who may need it, woman, child or man."
good luck in the contest.
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Many thanks Bella, I appreciate your input. In this one I simply wrote what I felt about friendships.
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Exctly what we all do at a friends house....A perfect picture in words..friends.... we all need them even if we know they are lying at times...Beautiful constructed poem here..
My fav lines are...
"Go often to your friend's house, sit, and yarn a while
Swap stories from another time, create a cheeky smile
Accept his lies as gospel, add a few of yours
Be gracious with his wife, especially indoors"
Can relate to these lines....
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Thank you Susan, I am glad you enjoyed my poem. It's states how I fell about friendships.
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Bob
Always hold on tto the best of friends. When they leave us it hurts bigtime.
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Friends are the most basic of human needs. We all need them and life would not be the same without them. Thank you, my friend.
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Your poems are getting better Bob, you're talking everyone's language. You are speaking to our hearts and showing us how we can care for others.
A truly meaningful poem. Words of wisdom from the site's Wise Poet.
Kudos to you.
Much love,
Elisabeth.
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Thank you, my love, I appreciate your comments.
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Oh this is good stuff! Wonderfully written; the style reminds me of Henry Lawson (a favourite of mine).
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I am honoured by such a comment, thank you. I saw the prompt and just had to write something. I never thought of being compared to Henry Lawson's style. The only thing we have in common is that we are both from Australia. I shall dream tonight, poetically, of course.
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Ah, well the Australian style of language and the metre is the element of similarity I enjoy, I guess
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Thanks again. the australian style of language is the only one I know and I love the metre used by the old aussie authors like Lawson, banjo patterson, henry kendall and others.
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How so very true this is. Borrowing and lending can indeed sever the ties of many a wondeerful friendship. I like the first four lines especially. They are quite humorous. You did a fine job on this piece and i see no need for any changes. Just a great write with excellent rhythm and flow.
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Many thanks once again dear poet, your comments are much appreciated. I saw the quote and felt I had to write something. Friendship has its ups and downs but true friendship will survive anything, and prosper.
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I love the way you lay your wisdom on the page Bob. Another great read from you!
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Well John, I have left so many friends behind when I moved from one place to another, one country to another, and back again, I have placed a real value on friendships. there is never enough of them and the funny part is that they are free.
I appreciate your supportive comments very much, my poet friend.
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