Paula Goldsmith Poet Verse

Epiphany

Epiphany Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Constance La France 

By Poet: "Words are very cheap. Actions are worth their weight in gold. Look for actions, Not words."

I have a great friend, 
she tells the truth and will never bend. 
We love going out, 
shopping and eating makes for a magical day. 
I help her then she helps me,
that is the way friendship should be.
She called me sister,
what an honor that was.
Then one very sad day,
I had an epiphany.
She was filled with lies,
I had been deceived.

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Valsa George September 13, 2026 at 2:15 AM Some people are so unpredictable. Those who are good friends at one time may turn enemies the next moment. So always keep guard in friendships. Congratulations dear Paula on your great win Paula Goldsmith September 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. It was fun to bring this one to life. So true, people are so unpredictable. Good friends at one moment, then enemies the next moment. I do Not understand this. Actions speak the loudest. A true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away..................

Paula Goldsmith September 11, 2026 at 1:23 PM "2 Place" ~ 'Epiphany." ~ Date Written:8/14/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet..........

Anne-Lise Andresen September 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM - Congratulations on winning the contest, Paula :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith September 11, 2026 at 1:32 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write again. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. It was fun to bring this one to life. Thanks for coming back. Always great to see you here. Actions speak the loudest. A true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Hugs... Have a wonderful day/weekend writing away..................

Eve Roper August 28, 2026 at 10:44 AM Wow, that ending really hits hard. I can relate. Best of luck, my friend. Paula Goldsmith September 11, 2026 at 1:31 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Also Thanks for your, Best of luck. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. It was fun to bring this one to life. A true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away..................

Sara Kendrick August 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM Whoa!! That would be a surprise. It was good you discovered who she really was so that relationship could end, but I know that hurt. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Way to go. 👏✍️. Sara K. Paula Goldsmith August 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. It was fun to bring this one to life. Yes, it did hurt when I found out just who she was. A snake in the grass. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away..................

David Crandall August 23, 2026 at 12:46 PM Ouch - what a painful epiphany! Paula Goldsmith August 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. It was fun to bring this one to life. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away..................

Speaks Volumes August 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM Its hard to trust again, when this happens sweet Paula. I share the bewilderment, as it has happened to me. When you share so much with someone dear and then you see that its all been been dishonesty, it can be hard to pick up the pieces of such a broken friendship and carry on regardless. You have written this poem in such a heartfelt way, it touches the reader immensely. Well done. Paula Goldsmith August 20, 2026 at 10:16 AM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Glad you found this to be, Well done. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a friend is Not always a friend. Some are a snake in the grass ready to bite you. I Aways Forgive. I do Not want liars in my life anymore. I say good-bye, then let God deal with them.  I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away.................

Valsa George August 18, 2026 at 11:12 PM It is so sad. This discovery must have been soul shattering. However it is unfortunate that your friendship ended in such a manner, never anticipated. Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. It was fun to bring this one to life. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away..................

Anne-Lise Andresen August 18, 2026 at 1:53 AM - True friends are loyal, Paula - Good friends are also by your side in the bad times - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Also Thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. Yes, True friends are loyal. It was fun to bring this one to life. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Hugs... Have a wonderful day writing away..................

Beryl Edmonds August 17, 2026 at 7:58 PM It’s sad when a friendship ends Paula, a true friend would never lie to you. All the best for the contest… Beryl Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Also Thanks for your, best for the contest. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. Yes, it is sad when a friendship ends. It was fun to bring this one to life. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away..............

sara Etgen-Baker August 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM oh my....I felt twinges of anger and sadness...sorry Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. It was fun to bring this one to life. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away.................

Yann Rolland August 14, 2026 at 4:22 PM a friend is always a friend, whatever, it works like that for me,even if he lies, may be you should explain and forgive, may be ? a very special portrait, quite inspiring have a nice week end poet Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. I have found a friend is Not always a friend. Some are a snake in the grass ready to bite you. I Aways Forgive. I do Not want liars in my life anymore. I say good-bye, then let God deal with them. It was fun to bring this one to life. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away.................

Abdullah Alhemaidy August 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM Hello Lovely Paula :-) Great write!! A favorite! have a nice weekend! Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Glad you found this to be a, Great write. I see favorite??? WOW!!! Thanks... You made my day a happy one. It was fun to bring this one to life. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away.................

Darlene De Beaulieu August 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM Hello Paula, oh, so sorry to hear that you were deceived by a friendship that wrong. True friendship is hard to find. When you find a true friend hold onto her. Hugs. /Darlene/ Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2026 at 12:19 PM Thanks for reading/writing on my 'Epiphany" write. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. It was fun to bring this one to life. Actions speak the loudest. Yes, True friendship is very hard to find. Actions speak the loudest. I have found a true friend does Not lie or hurt another friend. Have a wonderful day writing away.................

Paula Goldsmith August 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM 'Epiphany." ~ Date Written:8/14/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet...........