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Diamonds in the rough

A network of supportive allies.
True friends urging you to be you.
Precious few to be treasured.



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: Honorable Mention 2026

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2019

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Caren Krutsinger

April 28, 2019 at 8:15 AM

These are the REAL friends; I tell this to children daily, who are crying over the meanness of the ones who were "just kidding" or saying "no offense" before everything.

April 28, 2019 at 6:43 PM

The earlier children learn important life lessons the better obviously. Keep at it, Caren.

Panagiota Romios

April 26, 2019 at 7:50 PM

Enjoyed P.R

April 26, 2019 at 8:11 PM

Thanks, Panagiota. Much appreciated.

April 26, 2019 at 4:27 PM

I like this.

April 26, 2019 at 4:45 PM

Thanks, ML. Much appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong

April 26, 2019 at 3:28 PM

So true...those are the friends you keep for life. Beautifully expressed senryu Line. xxoo

April 26, 2019 at 3:36 PM

Absolutely, Connie. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen

April 26, 2019 at 1:38 PM

- "precious few" ... tolerate your real "I" without mask - Great written, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

April 26, 2019 at 1:53 PM

Wish we learned young how to identify our true friends.

April 26, 2019 at 1:24 PM

A great poem about true friendship :)

April 26, 2019 at 12:26 PM

And those are the best and one is the BFF!

April 26, 2019 at 1:54 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Kim.

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