My Agreeable Friend

My Agreeable Friend

By Elton Camp

When I nod my head, he nods his too
To show that is the best for me to do

Then if I should give my head a shake
The very same action is what he'll take

Anytime I show thumbs up in delight
He imitates it to show me that I'm right

But if it's with thumbs down I signify
The same gesture from him I'll spy

If proceed to hang my head in shame,
Then he always does the very same

I shrug my shoulder to say I don't know
Then exact sentiment my friend will show

In all that arises, we walk step for step
Agreeable but such a friend's of little help

For he always agrees with me to the letter
But my shadow does that job much better
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Cheesman Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 4:24 AM
hey Elton - great poem. Love the agreeable friend :) Shaz
Camp Avatar
May 26, 2012 at 5:16 AM
Thanks, Shaz A sychophant is not a very useful friend for sure! Elton
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