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Just for the Lonely

Beautiful are folk with hearts of gold
Unsightly are those with hearts stone cold
Take some time to learn of someone's worth
You may get major surprise of earth
Women don’t need to be dressed in lace
A man doesn’t need a handsome face
Just to be a compassionate soul 
A person who fits the friendship role
Would you befriend me, an aging droll?

Copyright © Beryl Edmonds | Year Posted 2025

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Paul Callus Date: 5/8/2025 12:55:00 AM Dear Beryl, your poem does not beat round the bush; you say what you candidly mean, and the end twist deserves a round of applause ~ friendship is definitely not measured by looks or age! ~ Best regards // paul Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/8/2025 11:19:00 AM Thank you Paul, you are so right, friendship is built on understanding, compassion and caring. All the best, Beryl

Duke Beaufort Date: 4/9/2025 9:05:00 AM Beryl, OMG what a funny ending! And yes, I think most of us would! I think you've hit the nail on the head. All goodness and beautiful. Smiles!! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/8/2025 11:22:00 AM Thank you Duke, faraway friend.keep smiling… Beryl

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/9/2025 6:51:00 AM Nuff said, and nicely written Beryl Congratulations! :) Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/8/2025 11:21:00 AM Thank you Linda, truly grateful… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith Date: 4/7/2025 12:26:00 PM Congratulations on your win. I love your powerful write. Have a blessed day with your win................ Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/8/2025 11:20:00 AM Thank you Paula. Blessings to you too… Beryl

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/7/2025 11:40:00 AM - So true, Beryl :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/8/2025 11:19:00 AM Thank you Anne-Lise, appreciated… Beryl

Sotto Poet Date: 4/7/2025 8:03:00 AM Your poem evokes a distinct sense of beauty, nuanced feelings, and fantastic imagery, dear Beryl. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Login to Reply

Oliver Mckeithan Date: 4/7/2025 1:41:00 AM Congrats on your placement Beryl. Well said. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 4/7/2025 1:49:00 AM Thank you very much Oliver, I’m pleased with the placement… Beryl

Michael Tor Date: 4/3/2025 11:03:00 AM I love your message in this one Dear Beryl another favorite... Hugs... Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 4/7/2025 1:48:00 AM Thank you very much Michael, I’m truly grateful… Beryl

Ink Empress Date: 4/3/2025 12:57:00 AM Dear Beryl, So much wisdom in your beautiful words woven here in such a soulfully meaningful manner! I agree with your opening lines especially and i have a special place in my heart for those that are kind and have a beautiful heart and one that selflessly gives! I also agree with “ Women don’t need to be dressed in lace A man doesn’t need a handsome face Just to be a compassionate soul ” so true! And profound! Pleasure reading your poem today! Sending you light always Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 4/7/2025 1:47:00 AM Thank you so much Ink, your encouragement means a lot… Beryl

John Read Date: 4/2/2025 7:41:00 AM Hi sister Beryl I'll always be your friend, from the days of FFP now on poetry Soup, hope Alan is feeling better. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 4/2/2025 8:01:00 AM Brother John, you’ll always be my friend too, it was eleven years ago that we met. You, Magicman and me, us three with our Limericks we had such fun, especially on the run up to Christmas each December, I’ll always remember… Sis Beryl ( Alan is not good. )

I Am Anaya Date: 4/1/2025 8:27:00 AM Your worth is golden, Beryl poetess never be lonely keep busy with poetry~ xhugs Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 4/1/2025 3:15:00 PM Thank you Anaya. For everyone there’s a hand to hold, coming with a heart of gold. I’m never lonely, with a husband, close sisters and friends. Plus the PoetryLust… Hugs x Beryl

Zyrool Gifford Date: 3/31/2025 9:19:00 AM Hello Beryl, beautifully written, your words full of wisdom. Good luck in the contest. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead, my friend. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 3/31/2025 9:27:00 AM Thank you dear poet friend, I appreciate your good wishes. Have a wonderful week too… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar Date: 3/30/2025 10:27:00 PM Great advice, though I would change the title. See also my soup mail. Best of luck. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 3/31/2025 3:01:00 AM Thank you Victor, have read your email and heeded your advice… Beryl