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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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Date: 6/26/2020 2:30:00 AM
This is such a powerful expression of friendship adorned with beauty. Congratulations on your win Janice. :)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/26/2020 10:30:00 AM
Thank you so much, Aditi. Janice
Date: 6/24/2020 1:28:00 AM
unique friend we cherished.. Nice poem on friendship.. Congrats on your wonderful win Janice..
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/24/2020 7:45:00 AM
Thanks so much, Jenish. Janice
Date: 6/24/2020 1:28:00 AM
A touching message, beautifully rendered. Congratulations on your win, Janice! ~ John
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/24/2020 7:46:00 AM
Thank you so much, John. Janice
Date: 6/23/2020 8:54:00 PM
Back to wish you congratulations on your deserving win, Janice!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/23/2020 10:06:00 PM
Thanks so much, Michelle. Janice
Date: 6/12/2020 4:20:00 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
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/12/2020 8:03:00 AM
Thanks so much, Paul. This form was new to me too. Janice
Date: 6/7/2020 1:03:00 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!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/7/2020 1:32:00 PM
THANKS so much, Andrea! NOT rhyming was a real challenge for me. Janice
Date: 6/7/2020 12:00:00 PM
It's a give and take that flows back and forth and all around...Nice one
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/7/2020 12:19:00 PM
Thanks so much, Arturo. Janice
Date: 6/7/2020 6:34:00 AM
Great poem, very well expressed..
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/7/2020 7:39:00 AM
Thanks so much, S.O. Janice
Date: 6/6/2020 3:02:00 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!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/6/2020 3:43:00 PM
Thanks so much, Michelle!. I'm so used to rhyming; I had to keep telling myself NOT to. Janice

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