Friendship of the Kindest Kind

We often speak of 'family and friends,'
Noting that family's first, friends at the end.

But what of the fellow whose family is nil?
For him friendship is vital soil he must till.

At holiday time, when families gather round,
This poor fellow's lonely; his mood's mostly down.

              Anniversaries he lacks
               They feel like attacks
                  On his very soul
                   It just wants to
                        Crack

And even on birthdays when parties he makes,
His momma's not there to bake him a cake.

You'll be performing the greatest of kindnesses--
I know: Too much of my life that fellow was me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Hello Gershon Wolf,I have just read your poem. I am a widow so I miss the anniversaries.I miss his company and the outings we use to have. So I do know how you feel.Have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 8:17 PM
Best wishes to you my friend.
Wolf Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 10:50 AM
Thank you for reading and commenting, Darlene. The feeling's not the greatest, is it? … although "Life goes on," as they say. It's a lesser kind of life though. Best wishes, Gershon
Thomas Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 12:25 PM
Point well made Gershon. For many there is no family or none worth putting first. Well said!
Wolf Avatar
April 25, 2018 at 2:47 PM
Thank you for your kind words, FJ! Best wishes, Gershon
Krutsinger Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 8:48 PM
This one went straight to FAVS after I reached the end and saw that oftentimes this fellow was me. And I said "AWWWWW" too. Nice!
Wolf Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 9:04 PM
Thank you for your compassionate comment, my friend. Blessings, Gershon
B. Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 7:27 PM
An incredible poem Gershon!! I enjoyed reading .. So very true Gershon.. As important as family is.. Friends are also important, especially when one has no family..
Wolf Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 7:38 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Robertina. And you are so right about friends and friendship. Best always, Gershon
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