Rare Find

Diamonds in the rough
finding one in a friendship
is the rarest find
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 10:41 PM
the rarest and the BEST! like finding Phyllis at soup!
Kendrick Avatar
November 12, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Congratulations on going forward into the second round with the diamond that has been cut and polished by the poet..Sara
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November 11, 2010 at 10:31 AM
How so this is true ! Congratulations making it to the next round of the soups contest for July ! much love, james
Brown Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Phyllis. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 4:38 AM
Congrats Phyllis on having your poem selected in the first round of competition in the P.S. contest luv.. good luck in the next phase ...
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November 9, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Congrats on making it through the first round of the Soup contest with this wonderful haiku, Phyllis! Love, Carolyn
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September 23, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Phyllis, Congratulations! On having your poem featured this week. A poem well deserved, keep the fascinating poetry coming" Nathan D.
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September 23, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Phyllis, CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful poem being featured this week. Enjoyed the selection of all the poetry on the front page. Have yourself a nice and wonderful day,..p.d.
Thomer Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 10:08 AM
beautiful poem, I was touched by it's words. Wnoderfu write and congrats on the feature. May there be many more friendsships for you to find --Madison
Horsman Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 7:40 AM
So much, in so little, wonderful Haiku. Harry
Austin Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 7:34 AM
You betcha!- Pure wisdom. Congrats on the selection. Dave
Brown Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week at PoetrySoup Phyllis. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 11:09 PM
congrats on having this beautiful haiku featured this week
Sweetheart Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 8:56 PM
Congrats Phyllis on your featured poem this week on the Soup... a great piece to share with us all my friend with luv...
Strand Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Very true words Phyllis.Rgds Brian
Freeman Avatar
June 8, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Right on Phyllis, keep the pen in hand and the mind in tune.Smile! Agape, Moses
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June 8, 2010 at 6:44 PM
Love the message in this one. I really treasure my friends. They truly are diamonds in life. Thank you for all your kind comments today. Karen
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May 25, 2010 at 6:40 AM
Phyllis...there are many "Diamonds in this rough,(Poetry Soup) ! Great write ! james
Sweetheart Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 11:21 AM
So much truth in your wonderful words of Haiku today Phyllis... friends are rare finds indeed and a treasure to keep in this lifetime.. enjoyed your creative write today.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
Kendrick Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 12:05 PM
That would be great to be friends with someone and be a part of their growth and development...Keep the creative pen flowing with many more jewels like this one...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara
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May 11, 2010 at 8:05 AM
your my diamond. john
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May 5, 2010 at 7:21 PM
Phyllis ..your title is missing from your recent post tonight and no one can click on it and read to comment... luv.. Linda-Marie..
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May 3, 2010 at 12:29 PM
certainly true and to be treasured
Guzzi Avatar
April 29, 2010 at 4:43 PM
so much shine from something so small aye? Light & Love
Tapley Avatar
April 28, 2010 at 7:18 PM
So true. i am blessed with two friends from childhood. They seem more like brothers than best friends. This was a wonderful poem.
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