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for Chantelle Anne Cooke's 'Regal Royal Relationships' Poetry Contest

Royal Friends

The friends for whom I most sincerely care
are gemstones, and forever may they shine
upon the regal friendship crown I wear,
for precious are these jewels that are mine!

Though dull some of these gems may grow with time
(for even strongest bonds can fade or die)
I only need to reminisce! Sublime
are thoughts I have for friends who’ve said goodbye.

Most radiant are gems that have stayed true.
Most priceless is the jewel – that rare friend
with whom I share my secrets – the friend who
fades not away but stays until the end!

My loyal friends can never bring me down.
They’re royal friends - bright treasures in my crown.

5/9/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 6/3/2020 1:12:00 PM
As your friend I feel a wonderful sense of love reading this Andrea. You show your sincere feelings for those you care about and those that care about you. Wonderful to read and wonderful to feel the love in your words. God bless...
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Date: 5/18/2020 12:53:00 PM
Back to say congratulations again Andrea on your winning placement! We can never say too much about the treasure we call friends!
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Date: 5/16/2020 1:30:00 AM
This is a "gem" of a sonnet, Andrea - a heartfelt tribute to those we call friends! Congratulations, my friend.
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Date: 5/15/2020 4:57:00 PM
Glad to see this sonnet to your royal friends take top spot, Andrea. Well done and big congrats ~ J
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Date: 5/15/2020 2:19:00 PM
I knew she would like it Andrea I am so happy to see it in first place! Congratulations my friend. This is such a lovely gift to your friends. xxoo
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Date: 5/15/2020 11:39:00 AM
Loyal friends are royal friends :) The best part is that no matter how many years have gone by and whether we have been in touch or not, our true friends will always be able to get back to us. They are like our second home. Well penned Andrea and Congratulations on your top placement :)
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Date: 5/13/2020 2:11:00 PM
lovely thoughts on friendship - yes, gems indeed
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Date: 5/12/2020 1:02:00 PM
And with someone as cheerful and caring as you ... I bet you have a lot of gems! A great message and excellent ending couplet (added ring with that internal "loyal royal" line!)
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Date: 5/11/2020 12:59:00 AM
What a treasure true friends can be. This is lovely in its true depiction of that. Hugs
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Date: 5/10/2020 10:25:00 AM
We all need a little help from our friends and need good friends in our lives... nice take on the contest..
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Date: 5/10/2020 6:36:00 AM
A fabulous tribute to friends. True friends are gems. Nicely crafted! Thanks for sharing, Andrea.
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Date: 5/10/2020 3:14:00 AM
A lovely tribute to friends Andrea, true friends are priceless. Tom
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Date: 5/9/2020 11:12:00 PM
You have written yet another stellar sonnet, Andrea... your years of honing this form are so evident in each new one you compose. You use it well here to describe your circle of friends as a bejeweled royal crown, utilizing the metaphor to lovely effect. I see this as a winner! Hugs
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Date: 5/9/2020 10:58:00 PM
This is a beautiful tribute to your friends Andrea. True friends are a treasure. I know Chantelle will like this royal poem! xxoo
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Date: 5/9/2020 9:34:00 PM
A gem of gems this is. Lovely done Andrea. My best to you, xomo!
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Date: 5/9/2020 7:32:00 PM
Wonderfully written! A win for sure. Great poem Andrea
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Date: 5/9/2020 5:35:00 PM
James< Rip Van Wrinkled...no, I spelled that write/right??
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Date: 5/9/2020 5:31:00 PM
Okay, I gots the goosebumps with this poetic “As the emerald; forever their glisters”! Loved this jewel!
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Date: 5/9/2020 3:10:00 PM
Truly royal friendships you have Andrea...We all cherish such gems always, but especially in time of need...ready for each other. All the best.
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Date: 5/9/2020 1:48:00 PM
Hi Andrea: Avery sincere poem. Good friends are Gems and I hope you have them for a long time. I wsh you good luck. Check out my new poem . xxx Ralph
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