One Week To Do As You Please

O n the first day, I would jump on a plane
N ot to some
E xotic destination but to a friend

W hose life have been turned upside down by cancer
E ven just to sit in his company
E njoy the madness, the laughter of our amity
K indred spirits, is what we are

T wine together by some special kind of love  
O verly protective he will always be

D onning the cape of my personal hero 
O ptimistic and feisty 

A s days goes on we would talk, plot and 
S cheme

Y esterday’s fears a distant memory 
O ur friendship might have changed
U ntimely it might seem

P rojected and grown, new 
L ease on life is all it needs
E ven if I have to drive a thousand miles
A nd remain quiet 
S ometimes in life
E ven that fulfills dreams 


2nd place
ONE WEEK TO DO AS YOU PLEASE CONTEST
Sponsored by: CAROL BROWN
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
October 29, 2010 at 4:17 PM
Congrats, Wilma. Great Acrostic. Nice going. xxxRalph
Roberts Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 2:50 PM
wonderful entry Wilma, congrats on your win in the contest
Mehta Avatar
October 28, 2010 at 12:42 AM
Congrats on notching 2nd place in contest.... Luv/Best wishes .....Hitendra Mehta
Mannan Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 9:17 PM
What a touching week Wilma. many congratulations and God bless.
Freeman Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Wilma congratulations, a well worthy poem at the top. An honor you well; "Deserve my Lady, with this difficult Acrostic form!" Agape, Moses
Gorelick Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 4:13 PM
You sound like the kind of friend we all want and need...congrats on your success with poe. BG
Dietrich Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Oh, I thought this one looked familiar. It is a very deserving poem. You have shown the charitable side of doing what one wants on a week off! congratulations on your win, Wilma.LUv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Wilma
Sweetheart Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Congrats dear Wilma my friend on your winning poem in Carol's contest with this amazing entry and brilliant write luv... enjoy your top spot with so many wonderful peers today ..
Brown Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Congratulations and thank you Wilma for taking the time to enter my contest. Love, Carol
Hall Mad Poet Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 2:06 AM
Brilliant, Lovely, perfect yet sad. What was wrong with the other poem? I dare you to give it a bad rating and reason why
Wellington Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 6:38 PM
O my dear Wilma! This is such a beautiful poem. Not just the words and form, but the intent. Hope your friend is comforted, he will be in my prayers. Be blessed and thanks for comments on 'Be Thankful For Blessings'. Luv Joy (Jew)
Knop Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 4:43 PM
A deeply felt Acrostic, Wilma! You named it! Enjoyed the write! Het 'n groot week wat voorlê! Wees versigtig! ... Gert:)
Murphy Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 11:18 AM
very nice and very well done good luck in the contest hope you are having a great wekkend thanks for your funny and kind comments still laughing faleshia
Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Wilma, you addressed the issue perfectly. It's friends, not exotic places that are important in our lives. The last two lines say it all! Hope this does well. LUv, Andrea
Freeman Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 7:36 AM
Beautiful Job Wilma, Carol will like it I bet! Agape, Moses
Wilson Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 8:39 PM
just wonderful Wilma ..good luck in contest..Take care~Deb
Haick Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 4:26 PM
A cool Acrostic Wilma that is heartfelt and very special..being there for a friend in time of need.. I wish you good luck in Carol's contest. Hope your weekend's been delightful! Love, Audrey
Mehta Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 4:16 PM
What a fine write with acrostic for the contest, Wilma
Roberts Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 2:54 PM
what an inspirational poem for all of us, a selfless way to spend your free week, wonderfully written Wilma, good luck in the contest
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