Reality Check

If there is to be consistence
In all my words and all my deeds,
Then I've to do that maintenance
Which my mind very often needs.

So here's to that friend with whom I'm
Not ashamed to be fallible,
To unravel, to be human.
With you this ride's enjoyable.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
March 23, 2021 at 11:59 PM
This sounds like a wonderful friend; an enjoyable poem too!
Oleka Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 2:39 PM
Indeed. The friend whom I had in mind when I wrote this poem was a great friend! Thanks a lot, Caren.
Hankins Avatar
March 7, 2021 at 7:30 PM
Good thinking and excellent expression. Your rhymes are very nice, Samuel. Thanks for calling all of us to a "reality check!"
Oleka Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 5:57 AM
Thank you, Milton. I appreciate your kind words.
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