Friendship

Is friendship opinionated? Intolerant of diverse views… Inflexible, lacking patience… Do good friends spread another's news? Is friendship a carrot waved? Tossed aside when views contend? Does it allow disagreement? Does failure to “comply” bring its end? Is friendship a get-ahead tool? Or egocentric networking – Does friendship vanish once consumed? Devoured like ice cream…melting. Manipulation and Friendship, Do they go hand in hand? Must a friend bow to every whim? Definitely not…are my thoughts. Friendship is none of that…to me. Friendship knows faults… stands anyway. Friendship understands and is kind. Friendship lasts more than just a day. Friendship endures pains and hardships. Friendship cherishes, loves, and cares. Friendship strengthens, and makes better. Friendship trusts, helps, hopes, dreams, and shares. Friendship gives compassion…forgives. Friendship uplifts during sadness. Friendship safeguards trust, privacy. Friendship preserves joy and gladness. A special thanks to you my dears, You special friends with smiles arrayed, Consistently, with keyboard near, You share your worlds with love displayed. Forgiving faults…as friendships win. Thank you God, for each poet friend. Lifetime links, true through thick and thin. Who share their souls and kindness lend. Far away friends that talk and play. Not just folks passing…ending sway. True friends that brighten each new day I, thank you, God for friends sweet stay. © July 9, 2010 Dane Smith-Johnsen