The world is a loner they say, and it's true,
The sun and the moon, and perhaps even you.
But I cannot stand all alone, understand?
I need a few footprints by mine on the sand.
Just someone to trust, to be trusted in turn,
A heart I can love, and will love in return.
A friend for all seasons, a soul full of care,
Who'll love me for reasons that time won't impair.
A keeper for secrets, a warmth for my heart,
Who loves when I'm there, and grows fonder apart.
Who'll walk at my pace, be the light of my days,
A heart of pure virtue that never betrays.
So, lend me your hand now, and smile me a smile,
And be my best friend, at least for a while.
Author notes
OPTION 2A: what are you looking for in a valentine
Azgar
Inspiration? don't know. just wrote it for a contest...
A contest entry
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Beautiful rhyme and rhythm, I really like it. Good luck and thanks for entering my contest.
-heva
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Lovely
I really like this poem.. it speaks volumes.. You've done a magnificant job and I think everyone wants to be wanted, loved, cared for, needed,.... excellent work thank you so much for entering the cotnest and best of luck to you. -
I love this so much. I love your ending, it's so hopeful, and then "at least for a little while" makes it sound like even in the end, you have to stay alone.
Thank you so much for entering,
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I love the flow and rhyme in this one, thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for your entry & good luck in the contest
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well said. it is the ideal romance all girls dream of in the form of a well written poem. Best of luck in the contest. Keep on writing, ~TC
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Loved it. The vulnerability and the want of friendship was clear in the poem. Great job and thank you for entering my contest. Good luck!
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thanks for reading
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So sweet!! I love it!
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thanks for reading
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Yes we all search for this elusive prize, good luck in the contest!
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thanks for reading
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very nice!
i enjoyed this one very much! thanks for sharing...aren't we all looking for someone that caring? smiles
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thanks for reading
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Very well done! Fine rhymes and meter, and every line is so well-chosen; nothing in the content is sacrificed for the form. Lovely!
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Words with deep meaning & i liked the title " in search of a soul " !
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Just someone to trust, to be trusted in turn,
A heart I can love, and will love in return.
A friend for all seasons, a soul full of care,
Who'll love me for reasons that time won't impair.
You hve to be a friend to make a friend. That's what I've learned. I wish you the best in all your contests.
Love,
jin
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In other words, 'A friend is the best mirror'
thanks for the read
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good job and good luck
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thank you
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A heart I can love, and will love in return.
A friend for all seasons, a soul full of care,
Who'll love me for reasons that time won't impair.
This was beautifully written and I'm glad I was able to read this!!! Bravo!
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Wow. This is awesome really, truly i love this poem because u express love...but only god can love us...."Who'll love me for reasons that time won't impair" and through his blessings we may have what he has instored for us.
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Wow. This is awesome. Very very deep. I hope you find what you're looking for. =D
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you, too...
thank you
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This one is a very good one, hey, I guess we have the same thin to wish for and I really hope that you already find yours, an I'll keep finding mine too!!!
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thanks,
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awwww .. i love it .. awesome job
But I cannot stand all alone, understand?
I need a few footprints by mine on the sand.
Just someone to trust, to be trusted in turn,
A heart I can love, and will love in return
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thank you
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Very well done. I can really sense the hopefulness. In the third line you used, "understand" as a question you were asking the reader as well as yourself which makes it more powerful. You remain venerable throughout. Thanks.
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Thank you
And 'venerable' made my day
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This was a really wonderful write. You expressed a lot in your words here. I really enjoyed reading this thank you very much for sharing!
Angel
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thank you for reading
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Very good
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heyyy
i love rhyming poems... (if the rhyme comes easy)
and this one is fantastic
You described the perfect soulmate !
and the line "I need a few footprints by mine on the sand." is very touching...
least fav line is
"And be my best friend, at least for a while."
No no no.. why just for awhile???
Pls do change it to something forever...
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So lend me your hand, my heart needs a treasure,
And be my best friend, for days without measure...
An ending for you ...
hope you like it...
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yes phew.. now i am at ease
thankyou!
your poem is great
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Actually, I would really love to print this off and put it on my wall or something. Could I have your permission to do so, please?
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I'd be happy to know that you did
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Beautiful.
The delicacy of this love is beautifully portrayed. 'Who'll walk at my pace,' - I love the simplicity of the statement and the complexity of the feelings that it needs. Simple, but deep. A triumph!! -
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reallly good!! i realate to this alot
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oh, I really liked it. It's a universal feeling, I think, to want someone by one's side. Where would the world be without friendship? Thanks for making me smile. Best wishes
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amazing
it is very well writen i love that it can be related to cuz its true no one wants to be alone everyone is looking for someone like that i think that you did an amazing job with this -
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This is so true. Nobody truly wants to be all alone. This was wonderfully written and thanks for placing this where I could find it and enjoy.
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and thank you for reading it
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Very nice rhyme and rhythm throughout this piece of writing, so much so in fact that it almost reads lyrically and would not take much to turn into lyrics ...makes me wonder if you are not a song writer as well. I really enjoyed this one, thank you for sharing it with us.
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Blessings,
Suzi
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I've written only one song to date...
thanks
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Fantastic piece of work for sure. So much heartfelt emotion came across in your words. Words that ring with loyalty and care and understanding. It was a real pleasure to sit back and read. great rhyme and flow and a piece that made me feel warm inside because of the gentleness of your words.
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Beautifully Inspiring...
Wishing you all the best, this is a winner!!! Peace always, xx Cyn 
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touching
i just had to keep reading this to the end, if you will
couldn't stop
kept going
i like the ending
a best friend
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I absolutely love this poem. I love the rhyming, and I love how it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. It makes me think of the people in my life and how lucky I am to have them.
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awww this is so sweet! its great and heartwarming!
i love the flow. its just a great write all around.
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Excellent
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Very soulful and seeking poem. I like the honesty of human emotion. I like how the speaker appears to be looking for a linear partner. Rock on...
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wow.
this is amazing. i think it's the best one i've read all day. i love the way it flows and i think everybody can relate to it, not just me.
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