In Praise of Friends.

The quiet one , who is always there .
Whose trust is real, and who'll always share
That secret deep within your inner soul .
No loyalty emblem will he wear .
But in silence lift the pain and dare
To cure the aches and ills your wrongs extol .

No ransom, or obscene demand ;
For loyalty is outside command ,
And beyond the dream of rainbows fickle end .
That silent strength that's by your side
When the hard place and the rock collide ,
Is the lifting power of your special friend .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dietrich Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 10:59 PM
REvisiting this one. and THIS is eloquence, my friend!
Dietrich Avatar
October 20, 2010 at 6:56 PM
I too think very highly of my "special" friends, Sean. I see you poem affected many of the commenters below me. Wonderful tribute and may your cup flow with these kinds of friends. LUv, Andrea
Gass Avatar
January 29, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Sean, this is absolutely beautiful. Both the form and the sentimen. Nothing like a true friend. This goes to my favs. Love, Robin
Heck Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 6:38 AM
Dear Sean - This is one helluva great poem. It has winner written all over it! Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Brown Avatar
November 12, 2008 at 4:07 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals Sean. Love, Carol
Jordan Avatar
November 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM
sean - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
George   Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 3:50 PM
BEAUTIFUL AND TOUCHING. BEST WISHES FOR THE NEXT ROUND. LAINIE
Winter Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 5:54 AM
Warmest congrats dear Sean on making it through the first round! Good luck! Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 1:12 AM
Congrats on your success in PS contest,best wishes for next round Sean Rgds Brian & thanks for your always welcome humour & comments
Strand Avatar
October 21, 2008 at 2:10 AM
Thanks for your welcome comments.Solid away win on Sunday for the boyos.Rgds Brian
Strand Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 11:58 PM
I think you qualify as one Sean, here on PS with your welcome comments.Rgds Brian Have a good day.
White Avatar
August 30, 2008 at 2:26 PM
hi Sean, a heartfelt congrats, and thanks for thinking of me enough to inlude me in the community builders poem, what a great write, take care D-nyce
Austin Avatar
August 29, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Congrats on this selection. I like your theme of silence.....yes, silence strips away all the phony B.S. Love, Daver
Chamma Avatar
August 27, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Congrats on your great feature sean..Take good care, TYOne, Farah
 Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 1:04 PM
Nice use of rhyme to forward your thoughts. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Karen
Winter Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 1:02 PM
Sean this is so seriously excellent. Yeah, you rock. Congrats on being featured this week. Love, Shar
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 7:34 AM
Congratulations Sean, on the refeaturing of "In Praise of Friends." God Bless (Hey, I can still say that yet). Vince
Degenhardt Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 5:31 AM
Sean, congratulations on the feature this week. This poem is so perfectly written and thoughts so well expressed. Michael
Strand Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Superb Sean.Congrats on your feature this week.Rgds Brian One for my favourite list.
Jordan Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 8:12 PM
I have always believed that friends our are one true choice in life that defines tha person we are more than anything else - Congrats on being featured
Buys Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Congratulations on having this wonderful poem featured. Well done. Regards Heidie
Beer Avatar
August 16, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Strong but true words, Sean. And aren't we blessed to have a friend or friends like you discribed. God Bless, Cile
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace