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True Friends

A plethora of weaknesses in shadows repose,
beyond the dark recess a true friend knows.

In gloom of despair a sad melody,
the tones of a friend sway a sweet symphony.

Compassion nurturing a sapling entwined,
a friendship entangled two hearts to bind.

Bloomed in the sunlight by rhythmic cadence,
vivid hues spawn a friendship and hence:-

Rich imagery flows framed and enhanced,
a gallery of pictures where once we danced.

This creative endeavor revisited and renewed,
lives in the hearts of those richly imbued
— mand, May 31, 2009

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Morgana Tragic Proprietress

Morgana Tragic…

17 years ago

Very stunning write...

Really loved this piece, friendship is so important these days, especially when you can find the one who will stick with you through the good and the bad. I've known my best friend since grade 7 and we've been through everything together. Don't know what I would've done without her. You did an excellent job rhyming, that is something that takes some effort and deserves applause. Beautiful imagery, too, I don't even know my favorite lines, they're all so good!!! Great job. Peace n Love Katie
mand

mand

17 years ago

Thanks kate, I’ve never

Thanks kate, I've never displayed my poetry before, didn't think anyone would be interested, you've given me a boost, I appreciate your comments.
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years ago

I can picture the flowers in colours spreading where your feet

Ann of Norway Oh friendship is the greatest of all "loves" and here you express it well and must yourself be a worthy friend, in troubles one knows who they are as you say, others shy away and show their true colours. I do like your use of " Rich imagery flows framed and enhanced, a gallery of pictures were once we danced.".... ...I can picture the flowers in colours spreading where your feet, her feet, his feet, have trodden, just springing up behind you as you go, beautiful, and framed are the memories of times together for always, no? "a gallery of pictures were once we danced." ....did you mean were or was it where? If this is a first try then you have the makings of a poet, very nice mand on, keep on. And love from Ann.
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anonymous1

16 years ago

Lovely write.

This is one for the platform. You should give it to the CO - you know how they sometimes like to read poetry but don't always recognize good poetry? ;) Just loved this Mand and it certainly came back around at the right time for me as a reminder to reach out to my true friends instead of keeping them at arms length. Thanks, Lisa
mand

mand

16 years ago

Thanks Lisa, your very kind.

Thanks Lisa, your very kind. I've got some really good friends, they are precious gifts aren't they. In todays busy life it's easy to loose touch, I need to visit some of my friends as well. Your very encouraging Lisa. ( how do I give it to the CO? ) Love Mand