Friend

What to me is a friend?
Someone who doesn't pretend
They're true to my face
My faults they embrace
They'll stay with me to the end

They share my joy and pain
Through sunshine and rain
They cry when I'm sad
And laugh when I'm glad
Don't care if I'm timid or vain

So where do I find one of these?
Don't grow on bushes like peas
Right here in you
My friend ever true
We surf life's stormy seas
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Robertson Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Such lovely poems, the rhyme is on time and on the one, reading them is fun, very well done.
Bahr Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you Milton.
Doolan Avatar
November 5, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Oops, I just love your Friend poem Warm Regards Sandra Doolan
Doolan Avatar
November 5, 2023 at 6:11 PM
G’day Ali I love your Friend poem and I love it ????. I would love to be your friend, you inspire me. Take care. Warm Regards Sandra Doolan
Bahr Avatar
November 6, 2023 at 2:37 PM
Thank you so much Sandra, I would be happy to be your friend. xxx
Perna Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 4:23 PM
All of your poems are so lovely! I can truly relate to each one of them!
Bahr Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Thank you Diane. I'm truly glad you have enjoyed my words.
Lawrence Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Well done. Well constructed and most of all, a beautiful praise of true friendship. Thank you.
Bahr Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 5:35 PM
Thank you Kevin for your kind words.
Sangster - K Avatar
November 3, 2023 at 1:55 PM
A beautiful poem and tribute to your friend. A most enjoyable read for me this evening :-)
Bird Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 1:09 AM
A beautiful poem about a lovely friend!! - Phoenix :)
Bahr Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 4:00 AM
That's your Pa I'm talking about! :)
Bangalee Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 3:12 AM
Friend- fun to serious of life everywhere friend is real approaching being; nice to read your limerick on friend
Bahr Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 12:07 PM
Thank you kindly for your words.
Scott Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 1:38 AM
Wow. I shouldn't get emotional over this but :'-) .. I guess friendship is the kind of love that is precious in a deeper and more meaningful way that many other types of love. Particularly the rare kind you describe.. I love "We surf life's stormy seas" conjures up an element of dis-regard of danger, togetherness and shared experience only storms can bring. Really nice job. +Fav
Scott Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 10:54 AM
That is awesome to hear! :)
Bahr Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 12:09 PM
This friend is my partner, we've been together a very long time and he is still my best friend.
Meadows Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 12:39 AM
A lovely poem and description. Well written.
Bahr Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Thank you.
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