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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/8/2013 1:54:00 PM

Becca :-) your poem has been a wonderful write to find on the soups front page... '"Congratulations"" with your awesome featured poem of the week... always~ LINDA

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/6/2013 8:30:00 PM

Congratulations on being featured. Great job on this one. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Becca Lucas Date: 1/6/2013 9:35:00 PM

Thank you, Lucilla :) hugs

david scott

Date: 12/18/2012 12:05:00 PM

NICE POEM LOVE THE PATTERN TRUE WHAT YOU SAY NOT ALWAYS EASY IN RELATIOSHIP I SUPOSE FRIENDSHIP DIFFRENT XX DAVIDSCOTT

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/17/2012 7:20:00 PM

this is so very true. I can think of a few friends who just disposed of me after we had had very special bonds and it was for very stupid reasons. at the same time, there are some friendships that actually can become dangerous. I can think of a case where my friendship with a girl was getting very creepy as if she were stalking me. This poem gives us a lot to think about. VERY nice.

Kaye S-

Date: 11/27/2012 9:09:00 AM

sorry got a bit carried away there-- wasn't able to say, beautiful message in this poem and it just flowed well as I read this-- thank you for sharing! Also thanks for the hugs...hugs as well to you.

Kaye S-

Date: 11/27/2012 9:08:00 AM

This write hits so close to home, Rebecca-- sad whenever a friend shuts that door, puts up that wall-- I like to think of myself as that friend who decides to stay, who will always be there no matter what. Even if they don't want me to be their friend, I'll stay as their friend. Sometimes it's tricky to figure out til when, but if the friendship is worth it in the 1st place, then it is worth it. I read somewhere some put up walls not to shut others out, but to know who cares to break it down.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/27/2012 8:04:00 AM

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Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 11/15/2012 10:38:00 PM

Beautifully stated Rebecca! I like the title, it sums up the theme very well - some friendships deserve to be kept and some are best left alone. And I like how you said 'try to do the hard thing', that way we won't give up too easily but we'll still have the courage to walk away when it's called for. Very well written!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/1/2012 7:03:00 AM

It sounds like you have the right idea. I would be honoured to count someone like you as a friend.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 11/2/2012 12:34:00 PM

That was easy, we are now friends. Have a great day.

Becca Lucas Date: 11/1/2012 6:16:00 PM

I'd be honoured to have a friend like you too. you're very kind. Thank you :)

Lee Ramage

Date: 9/23/2012 1:42:00 PM

Rebecca this is one of the nicest poems I've read. It is certainly one of my favourite. It is so reassuring to have a friend that no matter what, won't desert you and you in turn, do the same. Wonderful poem, thank you for sharing this great work. Lee

Becca Lucas Date: 11/1/2012 6:16:00 PM

Aw thank you so much Lee! I really appreciate that. :)

jim joyce

Date: 9/23/2012 11:53:00 AM

a beautiful poem :)))...love the message and love the rhymes:)))

Becca Lucas Date: 11/1/2012 6:15:00 PM

Thank you JJ

Robert Pettit

Date: 9/8/2012 10:30:00 PM

I had a girl back in college who kept cutting me short when I called her. She was beginning to avoid me for some unknown reason. Today, I have not even thought of her until I read this nicely written piece.

Becca Lucas Date: 11/1/2012 6:14:00 PM

Aw I hope that's a good thing, to think of it.

chris lane

Date: 9/6/2012 11:35:00 AM

Rebecca, this is awesome! I have caught myself doing the same thing with questionable relationships. I admire your honesty and feelings here! Great message for all. Take care, Chris:)

Becca Lucas Date: 9/6/2012 11:46:00 AM

Thanks Chris.... well, to make a "disclaimer" on this, I realize that sometimes we do need to walk away from a relationship. Some are just toxic. Thanks for your comment! :) Take care!

Gail Angel Doyle

Date: 8/30/2012 5:17:00 PM

Wow!!!!!! This is a gem of all gems. The holy grail of poems!! If only we abide by this poem the world would be a safe haven. I am putting this on my favorite poems list. What a talent you have! Luv, Gail

Becca Lucas Date: 8/30/2012 6:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gail! I really appreciate your comment and I'm honored that you want to put it on your favorite poems list! :)

Dan Kearley

Date: 8/30/2012 4:53:00 PM

Very nice...I like all the wisdom in it.

Becca Lucas Date: 8/30/2012 5:01:00 PM

Thanks, Dan, I appreciate your comment.