Different Kinds of Friends

Some friends temporary.
You may just share a coke.
Sit down at a table.
While you listen to jokes.

You may have sports buddies.
With whom you have some fun.
They may lend you a hand.
If you ever need one.

You have your old school chums.
With some shared history.
You have those old stories.
Of who you used to be.

They may be from a club.
The same hobbies you share.
Sure they're considerate.
But do they really car?

With whom do you share thoughts?
Who are the one who cares?
Only a true friend knows.
When your heart's in despair.

He won't abandon you.
When things start to get tough.
He'll be your source of strength.
When you don't have enough.

With a little laughter.
He will help you get through.
True friends are rearly rare.
Be thankful for a few.

For if you have been blessed.
With as little as one.
You my friend are lucky.
Your battle is half won.

Others may have many.
But are they the same kind?
True friends are like diamonds.
They're not easy to find.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Davis Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Richard A nicely worded poem about friendship and all the ways we associate with them. Yes, true friends are the hardest to find, but worth the wait. Even if you only have just one in your lifetime. Thank you for the great comment on my Dunce poem.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 9:18 AM
My pleasure Robin.
Seal Avatar
April 30, 2013 at 5:51 PM
I've read your friend poem trilogy Richard, is cear they mean a great deal to you. Friends come and go is part of life but is good if you have just a few you can turn to. Three worthy writes here. Take care, Richard
Bono Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 11:42 AM
different friends indeed.nicely done.have a good one.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Thanks Colleen
Rabary-Andriamanday Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 9:28 AM
Adding this to the list for my students...Hugs, Hanitra
Lamoureux Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 5:25 PM
That is very sweet Hanitra.
Hicks Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 8:54 AM
I've more or less recovered from jet lag. I still have a couple days off, but I'm doing a favor for a co-worker and taking 2 hours of her shift. It won't be so bad but I don't imagine I'll be at my best mentally!... lol...
Lamoureux Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM
That is very nice og you Timothy.
Oyewole Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 8:50 AM
You can't stop amazing me Poet... Another angle to friendship... Both of the writes are great... Have a wonderful weekend~A.O
Lamoureux Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 5:27 PM
Thanks A.O
Hicks Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 5:37 AM
I really don't have a lot of friends - homeschooling doesn't allow me to meet a lot of people - but they are AWESOME friends. In this case quality is definitely better than quantity.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 6:39 AM
That is very true Timothy.
Manassian Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 2:01 AM
It takes all kinds, doesn't it. Lovely write. True friends forgive and forget and take things in their stride. I like that.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 6:40 AM
Thanks Eileen, I hope you are having a good day.
Roberts Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 1:02 AM
To have a friend is to be a friend.. Nce write Richard..Seren
Lamoureux Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 6:41 AM
They definately make life worthwhile.
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