Prevention's Ounce

a letter gone unanswered a phone call unreturned miniscule the effort prevents a friendship's ruin

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/10/2021 9:20:00 AM

What happens sometimes which is so wrong, we are too involved in this rat race called living, and we keep putting off what should have been done 6 months ago. I have been guilty of losing a good friend this way, and must beg her pardon and forgiveness. Perhaps things can still be mended - I think of her often. She is a poet on this site and has not written for a while. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2021 3:23:00 PM

Gulp. That's a hard one to swallow... As Kim wrote (below): We need to pay attention to our friendships!... That said, we're all human, and there are only 24 hours a day. Inevitably, sometimes we slip. (Don't beat yourself up, ok?!! ). Poetry hugs, Gershon

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/10/2021 4:25:00 AM

Ahh!! Good advice in this one. I like the rhyme. Your presence at my poem "One Mean Rooster" was inspiring. Sara

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2021 3:21:00 PM

Thank you for your encouragement, Sara... and it's a pleasure reading your poesy. Light and Luminiscence, Gershon

Judy Ball

Date: 1/9/2021 9:21:00 PM

Amen my friend. When I call someone two or three times and they don't return the call I figure they don't want to talk to me so I stop calling. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2021 3:16:00 PM

Same with me -- although some people just take their sweet time about getting back to you. Members of my family excel in that art! lol. Peace, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/9/2021 7:47:00 PM

We need to pay attention to our friendships!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/10/2021 3:15:00 PM

So true. When we neglect a friend, we pay a high price. Here's to communication. ~ gw