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Stand By Me

Many who help celebrate our victories Leave early in our defeat Many who applaud our few accomplishments Jump ship when failure we do meet Many who join our team while we’re on top Don other caps when we are in last place Many people are just fair-weather friends Who abandon us in disgrace If you stand by me in the hour of defeat If you stand by me when failure I meet If you stand by me when I’m in last place If you stand by me when I wear disgrace Then I’ll count you as a friend indeed And I’ll stand by you in your time of need

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 6/2/2015 10:50:00 AM
So wise and truthfully presented. I enjoyed this read. Thanks for sharing......didee
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Date: 4/13/2015 11:30:00 AM
So nice to read your verse this morning. Keep up the good work. Light & love
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Date: 2/4/2015 11:12:00 AM
Beautifully written with an explicit craft shown as obvious as the scorching sun. Great piece, a wonderful share and a blessed read.
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Date: 2/1/2015 1:44:00 PM
JOE:) A lovely and beautiful win *Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 1/31/2015 10:50:00 AM
forceful write, joe.. my sweet congrats!
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Date: 1/24/2015 9:08:00 PM
Full of wisdom, congrats on the win, Joe
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Date: 1/24/2015 7:02:00 PM
Many friends abandon us when we need them most, but that makes it easy to see who really cares for us... Very well expressed and nicely rhymed, Joe. Congrats on the win!
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Date: 1/24/2015 6:48:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Joe:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/15/2015 4:27:00 PM
such wise wise words Joe in fact I am co writing a poem on fair weather friends at the moment! Hugs jan x Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/15/2015 1:31:00 PM
True friendship is difficult to find and should be cherished. A great write, Joe...best wishes in the contest and a belated happy new year. Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 1/15/2015 12:43:00 PM
Very nice pen Joe! Enjoyed your piece dear friend! Great to have someone standing right by us at all times. :) Love and hugs! xxxx D. ^O^"
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Date: 1/15/2015 11:42:00 AM
This is so true. Very nice.
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