Janice Canerdy Poet Englyn

Mutuality In Friendship

Our friend was unflappable,
regardless of what happened.
She handled every trial
smoothly—without weary sighs.

We considered her our guide,
and she coached us through hard times,
like a well-trained therapist,
this unique friend we cherished.

We saw how focused on self
we’d been when SHE asked for help—
advice! Now we’re equal, each 
with strength all the others seek.


My FIRST Englyn, placed 5th of seven in Beth Evans's contest in June 2020

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Aditi Mishra June 26, 2020 at 2:30 AM This is such a powerful expression of friendship adorned with beauty. Congratulations on your win Janice. :) Janice Canerdy June 26, 2020 at 10:30 AM Thank you so much, Aditi. Janice

Jenish Somadas June 24, 2020 at 1:28 AM unique friend we cherished.. Nice poem on friendship.. Congrats on your wonderful win Janice.. Janice Canerdy June 24, 2020 at 7:45 AM Thanks so much, Jenish. Janice

John Watt June 24, 2020 at 1:28 AM A touching message, beautifully rendered. Congratulations on your win, Janice! ~ John Janice Canerdy June 24, 2020 at 7:46 AM Thank you so much, John. Janice

Michelle Faulkner June 23, 2020 at 8:54 PM Back to wish you congratulations on your deserving win, Janice! Janice Canerdy June 23, 2020 at 10:06 PM Thanks so much, Michelle. Janice

Paul Callus June 12, 2020 at 4:20 AM That is what real friendship stands for, Janice, and this lovely poem aptly describes it like it is. Now I'm tempted to check out what an Englyn is!:) Regards // paul Janice Canerdy June 12, 2020 at 8:03 AM Thanks so much, Paul. This form was new to me too. Janice

Andrea Dietrich June 7, 2020 at 1:03 PM I think you did it just fine. I honestly do not get the rules for this one. I wrote one last night, intending to also use it for Caren's contest. Got down here today and Caren's contest was gone Poof!! Just like that. My elgyn I will post later! Janice Canerdy June 7, 2020 at 1:32 PM THANKS so much, Andrea! NOT rhyming was a real challenge for me. Janice

Arturo Michael June 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM It's a give and take that flows back and forth and all around...Nice one Janice Canerdy June 7, 2020 at 12:19 PM Thanks so much, Arturo. Janice

Silent One June 7, 2020 at 6:34 AM Great poem, very well expressed.. Janice Canerdy June 7, 2020 at 7:39 AM Thanks so much, S.O. Janice

Michelle Faulkner June 6, 2020 at 3:02 PM I like the message here, friends really do need to lean on each other - nice assonance of the word sounds too, hope this does well in the contest! Janice Canerdy June 6, 2020 at 3:43 PM Thanks so much, Michelle!. I'm so used to rhyming; I had to keep telling myself NOT to. Janice