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Rebuilt Friendships

If I have learned anything as time goes by...
Is that our lips have no eraser when it spills a lie...
That there is no rewind button once words are said...
Can't even climb into the Internet once an e-mail is read...
We must learn to choose our words and meanings carefully...
There can be no take backs , just bowed heads shamelessly...
To say I'm sorry might just clear my own conscience...
But to think it covers all the pain is just pure nonsense...
To rebuild a shattered friendship takes effort and healing...
And hopefully over time wounds will close and the hurt will
lose its feeling...
I'm no white knight as the "Sweetheart" says, just a man who
owns up for his stumbles....
And in the end I'll do my best to love ,be a friend and stay humble...


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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/25/2012 5:47:00 PM

Unfortunately we can all relate to this one. Well said Michael. A lot of healing takes place when a man has the courage to admit to his errors. Good for you. We all could use friends like you.

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 11/28/2010 9:08:00 PM

This is so true, it makes me very slow to respond to anything. Enjoyed it and its very wise:)

Debra Eckstein

Date: 11/27/2010 2:35:00 PM

Another great poem michael. I have a question how do you go about getting some of my poems published. My email is ecksteindebra@yahoo.com I would really appreciate the help. THANKS you are a special person and you kinda write like me.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/27/2010 9:14:00 AM

Surely we have to choose our words carefully and be truthful to those we love, Michael. I haven't seen this contest posted yet, but I love your poem. Can relate to the sad feelings and the efforts that one must make to restore a friendship. Love, Carolyn

James Marshall Goff

Date: 11/27/2010 8:31:00 AM

intense introspection, Michael....well done! jimbo

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/27/2010 8:29:00 AM

This is so true, Michael. I think each one of us, at one time, has deep regrets of something said or written, and yet it drifts out there in space forever....sometimes forgiven, yet never forgotten. But hopefully, it makes us learn to be more careful, gentle, and think harder about our choices. A good subject for your poem, very thought provoking! :) Carrie

Wilma Neels

Date: 11/27/2010 8:15:00 AM

Awesome introspective write Michael. A man who knows his shortcomings and flaws. One with character that knows when he has done wrong.. Love it.. Mail in a bit btw.. Good luck for the contest, love Wilma

Andrew Crisci

Date: 11/27/2010 8:13:00 AM

I definitely agree with you, Michael. Rebuilding a scattered friendship takes a lot of courage and effort. The closing line says it all, " I'll do my best to love, be a friend and stay humble." I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks for your comment this morning. Peace and love, Andrew.