Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?

Fool a very powerful word,
with four unassuming letters.
Young and dumb in school,
we said we would be best friends forever.
Then came your wedding,
I took you to find your pretty dress.
Your mom and sister were no where in sight.
As your maid of honor,
I stand tall and proud watching over you both.
Your sister came as a guest,
her husband never bothered to show up.
You asked me to keep your lies,
and I did.
My mouth was glued shut,
not a word to be spoken.
Your letter came,
as I read my heart broke into a million pieces,
my fingers were burned from the paper and words.
How could you say these things to me?
Over the many long years,
had I been a fool dressed as a friend to you?

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Unseeking Seeker May 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM Oh, that must hurt. Yet, best to blow her a kiss of love and forgive. Paula Goldsmith May 2, 2026 at 8:42 AM Great to see you here. Thanks for your support in reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?" write. I never dreamed this would happen but it did. In life friends come/go but they do Not need to be hurtful. Yes, it hurt like a knife cutting me open. I was closer to her than her own sister. It was all so very sad. I always let God take care of things, I always forgive. Have a Beautiful/Blessed Weekend writing away................

Karen Jones March 24, 2026 at 9:35 AM A raw emotive poem. Such a terrible betrayal that as a true friend you didn’t deserve! May God reward you with new loyal friends and a healed happy heart! Enjoyed your poem! Paula Goldsmith March 25, 2026 at 9:15 AM Great to see you here. Thanks for your support in reading/writing. Glad you found my "Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?" to be, A raw emotive poem. Yes, a terrible betrayal that I never dreamed would ever happen but it did. In life friends come/go but they do Not need to be hurtful. I still do Not understand people. Glad you enjoyed this read... Have a Beautiful/Blessed ~ Easter/Spring writing away................

Bj Legros Kelley March 24, 2026 at 2:58 AM Oh Paula, this is a sad write! I'm so sorry that you had to deal with such heartbreak. I had a friend totally lie to me, and it hurt so much, the thoughts that came to your mind have come to mine as well. May you be blessed with true friendship, and may the Lord heal your heart. This is a well written and powerful poem, I hope your frenemy comes across it! Paula Goldsmith March 24, 2026 at 7:38 AM Great to see you here. Thanks for your support in reading/writing. Glad you found my "Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?" to be a, well written and powerful poem. I never dreamed this would happen but it did. In life friends come/go but they do Not need to be hurtful. I still do Not understand people. Have a Beautiful/Blessed ~ Easter/Spring writing away................

Sara Kendrick March 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM Whoa!! I don't know what happened but that is a sad one. It reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Sara K Paula Goldsmith March 23, 2026 at 12:34 PM Great to see you here. Thanks for your support in reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?" write. I never dreamed this would happen but it did. In life friends come/go but they do Not need to be hurtful. It was all so very sad. Have a Beautiful/Blessed ~ Easter/Spring writing away................

Jay Narain March 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM A few friends turn up like that. In time we forget about them. Over the time they regret to miss a nice friend like you. Nce poem Paula. Paula Goldsmith March 23, 2026 at 11:47 AM Great to see you here. Thanks for your support in reading/writing. Glad you found my "Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?" to be a, Nice poem. I never dreamed this would happen but it did. In life friends come/go but they do Not need to be hurtful. Have a Beautiful/Blessed ~ Easter/Spring writing away................

Dorothy Gibbons March 23, 2026 at 10:46 AM So sad can identify a similar friend or so called friends and it does hurt deep. But hey she lost a good friend in you, mayby one day she'll regret it. Hugs happy writing x writing is a good healing process

Dorothy Gibbons March 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM So sad can identify a similar friend or so called friends and it does hurt deep. But hey she lost a good friend in you, mayby one day she'll regret it. Hugs happy writing x Paula Goldsmith March 23, 2026 at 11:45 AM Great to see you here. Thanks for your support in reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?" write. I never dreamed this would happen but it did. In life friends come/go but they do Not need to be hurtful. Have a Beautiful/Blessed ~ Easter/Spring writing away................

Heidi Sands March 23, 2026 at 5:43 AM Sounds like a very mean, hurtful situation. There are things that we never forget. Well expressed Paula. I hope you have a nice day. Hugs :) Paula Goldsmith March 23, 2026 at 9:47 AM Great to see you here. Thanks for your support in reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?" write. I never dreamed this would happen but it did. Life and be great/life can be very hurtful. Hugs... Have a Beautiful/Blessed ~ Easter/Spring writing away................

Silent One March 22, 2026 at 10:33 AM Sounds like a very mean person... Hope you are well Paula. Paula Goldsmith March 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM Great to see you here. I have missed reading your wonderful writes. Hope you are OK and back to stay. I know we all need time off from time to time. I say, life gets in the way of life. Thanks for your support in reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my "Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You?" write. I never dreamed this would happen but it did. Have a Beautiful/Blessed ~ Easter/Spring writing away................

Paula Goldsmith March 22, 2026 at 9:52 AM Had I Been A Fool Dressed As A Friend To You? ~ Date Written:3/22/2026  ~ Human Poet....