Friendships

FRIENDSHIPS
 
Fair-weather friendships -
easily broken
as new interests beckon,
like an impatient wind  
passing through,
rushing to its next destination.
 
Friendships of convenience - 
easily broken
as the benefits fade,
Like a parasite
exploiting its host.
 
Friendships of pleasure - 
easily broken
as exhilaration subsides,
like a roller-coaster ride
driven by its thrill. 
 
Friendships for the good -  
long-lasting
as the connection deepens,
nurture us, through a humble heart,
like a fertile soil
giving nutriment to plants as they flourish.
 
Non-judgmental friends -
support us
like massive trees 
shielding delicate birds' nests,
 
Adventurous friends -
entice us out of our shells,
giving us confidence to fly
like a kite in the wind.
 
An honest confidant -
like a tremor of the earth,
lets us hear the harsh truth.
 
The wise mentor -
like a train leaving the station,
guides us in the right direction.
 
Dependable  neighbours -
like angels in disguise,
have each other’s backs.
 
Balanced friendships are divine,
nourishing and life-giving. 
Value them.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 5/21/2018 6:14:00 PM
Love your poem. Love your similes. Welcome to PS.
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Pauline Horner
Date: 5/21/2018 10:56:00 PM
Thank you very much! Appreciated!
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