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Friends Are Like Trees

Some are like leaves They support you for a short while They change with the seasons Then with the slightest bit of wind They are carried away Some are like twigs They are an essential part of the tree But they can be broken off with little effort And usually becomes birds’ nests Or children’s play things Some are like branches/limbs They are necessary to maintain your balance Occasionally you can go out on them And at other times they way you down But with strong winds, they are easily moved Then there are those who are like roots They keep you firm and grounded In whatever soil you are planted They are your life’s source They rejuvenate and refresh you Aspire to find and keep your root friends Your life will be so much more fulfilling with them in it.

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Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 3/20/2016 5:10:00 AM

And i agree with you! Great beautiful poem. 7+

Carlene Simpson
Date: 3/23/2016 9:31:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by Njeri

Skat A

Date: 1/23/2016 9:08:00 PM

CARLENE:) Congratulations on having your poem featured in the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT~

Carlene Simpson
Date: 1/27/2016 1:21:00 PM

Thanks SKAT, i'm very appreciative of tht and I was surprised too.

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/18/2016 11:41:00 AM

A beautiful write, Carlene. Some of my best friends are trees, literally. I try to plant at least one tree a year in my yard. I won't tell you how many trees I've planted. I hope you feel as welcome here as these wonderful people have made me feel with their continuous support and encouragement. Keep writing!

Carlene Simpson
Date: 1/21/2016 7:11:00 AM

I'm here laughing and thinking you probably live in a forest :-)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/13/2016 12:27:00 AM

Carlene, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA

Carlene Simpson
Date: 1/15/2016 8:32:00 AM

Thank you LINDA, I feel at home already.

Skat A

Date: 1/12/2016 10:31:00 AM

Hi Carlene, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **SKAT**

Carlene Simpson
Date: 1/15/2016 8:36:00 AM

Hey SKAT, thanks a lot for everything.