being with a friend

Being with a friend means I can snort milk out of my nose
And we will laugh hard every time we think of it
I can share a confidence, knowing it will not be repeated
I can laugh until I am crying, showing the space where my tooth is gone
And no one else will ever know about it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Pettit Avatar
February 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations on this submission being chosen poem of the day. I knew you would have one chosen soon.
Krutsinger Avatar
February 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
thank you Robert
mysore Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
lucky is your friend. Congratulations on POTD honor dear poet friend. Happy writing.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
thank you thriveni
Buehler Avatar
January 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A wonderful poem, that makes me smile. Belated congratulations on your POTD, Caren. :)
Krutsinger Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
thank you Evelyn
Parker Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Struck me deep in my heart, Caren. POTD worthy indeed! :o)
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
thank you so much
Nicole Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 6:14 PM
True friendship is a rare find, indeed. While there's humor within, the beauty of friendship is tucked deeply inside. Congratulations Caren, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
thank you Brandy
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hello Caren, congratulations on the POTD. enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Hello Caren, you are welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Thank you Darlene
Bartley Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Awesome! Congratulations on your POTD!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Thank you Benjamin
Rodrigues Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
LOL! Yes…snort!Hugs! Congrats on POTD!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Thank you Kim
Goldsmith Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your write. We may have many friends but there are very few really true friends. Glad you have one. Have a blessed day writing away......................
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Thank you so much Paula
Slaughter Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Caren, I love this. The first line is a real "snortier"! Congrats, as well, on POTD.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Thank you Jim
Doll Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Caren, Yes, great to have a true friend. Wonderful poem expressing so much. Congratulations on POTD ~Warren.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Thank you Warren
Gifford Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 5:58 AM
A beautiful piece, Caren. A good friend is a rare treasure, Congratulations on your POTD win. Wishing you a great new week ahead.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Thank you Zyrool
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
This is wonderful! Congratulations on POTD, made me smile wide! xomo
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Thank you Maureen
Jones Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
A best friend is priceless! Great potd! Congratulations!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Thank you Karen
Rodgers Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Dear Caren, Wow your words brought such a genuine warmth. It was just like sitting with an old friend who knows all your quirks and loves you for them. Congrats on the well-deserved POTD! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thank you Daniel
Mckeithan Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Nice one. With friends you can let your hair down. Well said. Congrats on POTD
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thank you Oliver
Kitchin Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Caren, a sweet poem, everyone needs friends like that. Congratulations on POTD.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thank you Tania
Andresen Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
- A friend to trust 100%, Caren - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise
Seeker Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Fortunate are those who have such friends. Congratulations on POTD, Caren
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Thank you Unseeking Seeker - I have eight of them
Cunningham Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Your secrets will always be safe with a true friend, congratulations to you Caren on today's POTD honour. Tom
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Thank you Tom
Theraven Avatar
January 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Caren, Love the raw unabashed conscience in this poem. Natural Fav for a Saturday evening. -Richard
Krutsinger Avatar
January 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Thank you Richard
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