A True Friend

A friend is not defined by skin-
Neither of his blood within-

If love from them does ring true-
Above it all shall stay with you-

To them is known the gentle art-
To leave on you a love made scar-
Upon your smile, mind and heart-
The trust of you he cannot mar-
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Davis Avatar
October 1, 2013 at 10:42 PM
This is what a true friend should be. Someone who is always by your side and not fake. nice job
Mhlanga Avatar
September 8, 2013 at 6:26 AM
hie JD LOVE YOUR POEM,I WULD LOVE BIENG YOUR TOO
A  Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 8:52 PM
CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN, on having your poem featured on the soups Home Page. Love ~SKAT~
A   Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 5:08 PM
Hi Jordan,, Congratulations on your Featured Poem of the week. Nice seeing your poem on the front page... always~ Linda...
Smith Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Your just said what a true friend is. Plus i loved the poem. LOVE, CASSIE SMITH
Dickinson Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Thank you for stopping by Cassie :)
Chinery Avatar
September 11, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Wonderful write!
Andresen Avatar
July 18, 2012 at 3:36 PM
Nice write and a good friend....oxox friend from Norway Anne-Lise
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