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Friendship Vs Love

Friendship is easy to swallow But love can get stuck in your throat. Friendship is sad to lose But the loss of love leaves you hollow. Friendship makes you laugh But love is a joy to the soul. Friendship is comfortable and you feel safe But love is a dangerous place. Friendship brings you out to play in the rain But love is in bed on a rainy day. Friendship is a choice But love calls with an irresistible voice. By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 2018 "All Rights Reserved"

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Faraz Ajmal

Date: 10/17/2018 9:01:00 PM

Ahh, such a wonderful poem this is, especially the last couplet " friendship is a choice but love calls within a irresistible voice" it just sums up the whole poem, your this poem was certainly a pleasure to read and it is going directly into my faves, good luck and have a really nice day

Carole Duet
Date: 10/18/2018 3:55:00 PM

Thank you so much, Faraz, and thanks for the FAV too. Carole :D

James Inman

Date: 9/23/2018 10:29:00 AM

I very much like this Carol. It makes for deep thoughts.

Carole Duet
Date: 9/24/2018 2:38:00 AM

Thank you, James. I'm so glad you liked this one. Carole :D

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/17/2018 10:13:00 AM

Great emotive contrast, Carole. Such a joyous read. Magnífico poetry. Love and more love always.

Carole Duet
Date: 9/17/2018 5:56:00 PM

Thank you so much, Freddie. Love to you too.....

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/3/2018 6:32:00 PM

hello Carole, yes there is a difference between love and friendship. Sometimes love can grow from friendship. I had surgery done on my big toe. I have taken some trips falling down the stairs. A rod was put into my toe. I see the doctor tomorrow. Have a nice evening my friend.

Carole Duet
Date: 9/3/2018 7:55:00 PM

Yes, it's very true that love often grows from friendship. The difference is whether one stays in the friendship zone or not. Hope you feel better soon. Carole

Silent One

Date: 8/15/2018 4:34:00 PM

Friendship is a choice, but love is not, because you cant help falling in love.. great poem and great message...

Carole Duet
Date: 8/17/2018 4:46:00 PM

Thank you, ZZ. So true...Carole

James Horn

Date: 8/9/2018 6:05:00 AM

Self worship is what seems to make many flip so out to sea them should ship.

Carole Duet
Date: 8/10/2018 12:06:00 PM

Yes, when you love someone you put them and their best interests above your own...even when it hurts. Thanks, James , for your unique comment. Carole

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/8/2018 8:53:00 AM

Now, this is so true, Carole, well defined:)

Carole Duet
Date: 8/10/2018 12:03:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jo. Carole

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/7/2018 12:12:00 PM

Boy, did you get this one right Carol, well done...

Carole Duet
Date: 8/10/2018 12:03:00 PM

Thanks for your nice comment on "Friendship vs Love", Charlie. Carole

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/4/2018 5:19:00 AM

Dear, Carol your writing shows deep knowledge of both love and friendship and I agree with you, however, i would like to add that in love God plays the major role in friendship Man plays the important role with God always being involved!

Carole Duet
Date: 8/5/2018 10:22:00 PM

Very true, Demetrios. Thank you, dear friend. Carole

Robert Pettit

Date: 8/3/2018 1:22:00 PM

Nice way to verbally distinguish the two terms.

Carole Duet
Date: 8/4/2018 1:12:00 AM

Thank you, Robert. I appreciate your reading and commenting. Carole

Maria Williams

Date: 8/1/2018 7:20:00 AM

'Friendship is a choice But love calls with an irresistible voice.' I really love those two lines of yours my dear friend. Paul has made a very valid point, I totally agree, Another beauty of yours and a fave again....Maria hugs

Carole Duet
Date: 8/2/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Maria. And, yes, you and Paul are right. You both got THE POINT of this poem. Carole

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/29/2018 9:26:00 PM

Right as rain my dear friend. Your verses sing to a knowing and thoughtful heart.. A fav.. a rare ruby shining in the bright sun..

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/30/2018 8:56:00 AM

My dear friend, The red ruby is my favorite gemstone as it was my mother's. Running very close in second place is a dark green emerald. Love your mom's name my dear friend... When we think of mom- our first thought is --LOVE...

Carole Duet
Date: 7/30/2018 3:49:00 PM

Thank you, Robert. I love that you compared this poem to a "ruby" which was my mother's name and also my favorite gemstone. It is a symbol of true love which is so rare just like the gem itself. Carole

Paul Callus

Date: 7/24/2018 10:32:00 AM

You write with the vast knowledge of experience, Carole. Both friendship and love have their happy and sad moments. Some people have a very good healthy friendly relationship, but when it comes to go to the next level they become wary...afraid that they might lose both friendship and love! Regards // paul

Carole Duet
Date: 7/25/2018 12:26:00 PM

Yes, that's true, Paul, but sometimes it's worth it. Thanks for commenting. Carole

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/23/2018 9:01:00 AM

A night and day difference...great verse Carole...^WW^

Carole Duet
Date: 7/25/2018 12:25:00 PM

Thank you so much ^WW^. Carole

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/23/2018 8:06:00 AM

Interesting contrasts between the two. When both are combined you end up with magic.

Carole Duet
Date: 7/25/2018 12:24:00 PM

That's very true, Richard. Thanks for reading and commenting. Carole

Charles Messina

Date: 7/22/2018 10:28:00 PM

You can not have love without friendship and vise versa...but your right, friendship is a choice. Very charming, Carole! Have a nice evening my dear friend...hugs // Charlie :)

Carole Duet
Date: 7/25/2018 12:22:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie. You are right. Carole

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/22/2018 6:30:00 PM

this is so very nice. A real charmer!

Carole Duet
Date: 7/25/2018 12:21:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Your opinion means a lot to me. Carole

Mario Vitale

Date: 7/22/2018 12:36:00 PM

Important message in piece like a fine toothed comb. Realized the message in the second paragraph. Had to put your thinking cap on very moving in its form you got this very much you know. Like to read your writing very well done in connection to this piece you got going on here right words right connection. Will look out for more of your writings in the future with a favorable response.

Carole Duet
Date: 7/22/2018 2:14:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by, Mario, and thank you for your lovely comment. Carole

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/22/2018 12:07:00 PM

Hello Carole, Very well-done!! Your comparisons and contrasts between Friendship vs Love are very interesting and to-the-point!! In the end, it's how two people end up approaching and handling this dichotomy. Enjoyed your write!! Best Wishes, Gary

Carole Duet
Date: 7/22/2018 2:12:00 PM

Thanks, Gary. You're right. Carole

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/22/2018 1:26:00 AM

How true, carole, but I'd miss eother of them. I'm greedy :) . Lovely write. Viv x

Carole Duet
Date: 7/22/2018 2:06:00 PM

Hi Viv and thank you. Me too. Both are very important to our survival. Carole

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/21/2018 9:31:00 PM

RIGHT ON the mark Carole! Brilliantly conveyed! : )

Carole Duet
Date: 7/21/2018 9:39:00 PM

Thank you so much, Connie. Carole