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For every glowing grin and kindly face, We take a gambit on what waits inside, For rare is it, that smiles come with grace - Far less is what they show, than what they hide. So in the course of choosing well, a friend, I look for kind and honest, thoughtful, care ... For all the lasting friendships, in the end, Will bud and grow from seedlings planted there. There is one special bloom here, on this site, Who from the very first, was kind and true, And if they hadn't shined on me, their light ... I would not now be sharing this ... with you. ~ 7th Place ~ in the "Qualities You Admire In Friends" Poetry Contest Carolyn Devonshire, Sponsor.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/1/2018 11:15:00 PM

Yes, my friend, 'the smile that hides the daggers inside' is much the way of our world, and not just in the USA, mind you, but everywhere...And so your quest for true friendship is so enlightening and meaningful to me and to us all. An elegant, eloquent write of true, hard-to-come-by and hard-won inspiration. Thank you for sharing it. As always, Gershon

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 7/2/2018 11:57:00 AM

This is such a wonderful comment, Gershon, and I so greatly appreciate it, my friend! Blessings and thanks to you as always, Brother! :-)

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/27/2018 7:13:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Your friend qualities are brilliantly stated (as you always do :)) A lovely sincere poem. :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/30/2018 6:44:00 AM

That's very sweet of you, Susan, and thank you for being so kind! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/26/2018 5:16:00 PM

This is lovely Gregory. "I look for kind and honest, thoughtful, care ..." exactly! Congratulations on your win! : ) xxoo

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/30/2018 6:43:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Connie - blessings! :-) <3

Curtis Moorman

Date: 6/26/2018 2:37:00 PM

Greg, the person of whom you speak is the one who is most fortunate. Why? Because they have YOU for a friend. Congratulations on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/30/2018 6:43:00 AM

This is such a nice thing to say, Curtis - you are a pretty good friend yourself, and as good-natured as they come! Blessings, Brother! :-)

Jan Allison

Date: 6/26/2018 2:36:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/30/2018 6:41:00 AM

That's so kind of you, Jan - thanks! :-) <3

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/26/2018 1:15:00 PM

Congratulations Gregory. Tom.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/30/2018 6:41:00 AM

Thank you, Tom! :-)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/26/2018 12:10:00 PM

I'm so glad you found a friend here who encouraged you so much, Gregory. Your poem is lovely. Congratulations! Hugs, Carolyn

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/30/2018 6:41:00 AM

Many thanks to you, Carolyn, I so appreciate it! :-) <3

Carole Duet

Date: 6/25/2018 11:01:00 PM

Just beautiful and so true, Greg. I love this one. A "real" friend is precious and rare. Great poem. GL in the contest. *soup mail

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/30/2018 6:40:00 AM

hank you very much, Carol - blessings! :-) <3

Lyric Man

Date: 6/25/2018 7:08:00 AM

Great write on friendship, Gregory.. enjoyed the pic too!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/25/2018 10:40:00 AM

Thank you so much, LM! :-)

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 6/24/2018 5:35:00 PM

There were a couple of encouragers for me, too. They don't know what their kindness did for me.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/25/2018 10:40:00 AM

There have been a few here who have affected me in a very positive way ... and I probably would have left, if not for them, SW. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Jan Allison

Date: 6/24/2018 4:06:00 PM

what a lovely friendship poem Greg, I wonder who this blossom could be!!:-) hugs jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/25/2018 10:38:00 AM

Thank you very much, Jan - it could mean quite a few people, actually, but it's kind of fun keeping it secret, my friend! You would certainly fit the description, hehe! ;-) <3

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/24/2018 11:36:00 AM

So lovely Gregory. My best to you in the contest! xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 6/25/2018 10:37:00 AM

Many kind thanks, Dear Mo! :-) <3