"friend"

It took a comment to play it openly
in my mind...
where do i stand in this?
I have a question to be answered with
realism i guess...
maybe my optimism is fighting
asking for the opportunity
to be life-like.
Quickly,
i hid
the cynic came looking for 
my company
Crouched behind hope,
the cynic tapped...
i shudder
facing my unwanted friend...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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April 18, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Interesting poem to reflect on. The last line surprised me. There is a lot of depth such a concise piece. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for your kind words regarding my poem. Keep on writing. Have a wonderful weekend. Karen
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April 3, 2009 at 7:02 AM
hey this is an amazing poem dear...
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January 13, 2009 at 6:11 AM
hey you should wite me i would like to speak with you.
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December 23, 2008 at 6:36 AM
This is an outstanding piece, Karena! Love the "the cynic came looking for me"..very much an "unwanted friend"! Would that we could just give that one a shove that would send it flying off!:) God bless you and yours..wishing you the best! Love, Mikki
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November 17, 2008 at 5:54 AM
The cynic coming to steal away your optimistic outlook. Another wonderful write. Talented you are.
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