Gregory Richard Barden Poet Couplet

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Scales of Amity

If you desire your friendships to be only "Top Shelf",

                    Don't expect things of others you don't ask of yourself ...



Relationships that last - where time stands the test,

                    Travel rivers of respect that flow east AND west ...



Most folks don't mind doing what you ask them to do,

                    As long as it's something that you'd ask of YOU ...



The sure way of knowing that there's no disconnect,

                    Is to make sure you're allowing for bilateral respect ...



For when you give others the deference they've earned,

                    It's a pretty good gamble that you'll rarely get burned ...



But even when you DO, the good karma is yours,

                    So say your farewells ... and sail for friendlier shores!




~ 6th Place ~  in the "New Poems Only - 2 Friendship" Poetry Contest, Emile Pinet, Sponsor.

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Sandra Haight May 3, 2018 at 1:53 PM An amazing poem once again, Gregory! Congratulations for your placement on such a short list of winners. Sandra :) Gregory Richard Barden May 29, 2018 at 1:53 AM Many kind thanks to you, Sandra - blessings, Dear Friend! :-) <3

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly May 3, 2018 at 8:11 AM Ah, yes, the Golden Rule, life's invaluable guide and tool, Gregory. Nicely penned. Congrats! All the best to you.:) ~ Artsie Gregory Richard Barden May 3, 2018 at 10:54 AM Thank you so very much, Artsie - I'm pleased that you enjoyed my poem. Blessings and best wishes, my friend! :-) <3

Susan Gentry May 3, 2018 at 1:39 AM Congratulations on your win with this poem of good friendship advice. Great wisdom here. Gregory Richard Barden May 3, 2018 at 10:53 AM Many kind thanks to you, Susan, I'm so happy you enjoyed my poem! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy May 2, 2018 at 10:14 PM SO much wisdom in these lines, Greg! CONGRATS! Janice Gregory Richard Barden May 3, 2018 at 10:52 AM That's so kind of you, Janice - thank you! :-) <3

Line Gauthier May 2, 2018 at 9:39 PM Very wise counsel my friend. I lesson I am finally starting to learn the hard way. Congrats on your fine win, Gregory. Gregory Richard Barden May 3, 2018 at 10:52 AM Thank you so very much, Line ... I'm still learning myself - still acquiring wisdom, especially when it comes to dealing with others. Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Emile Pinet May 2, 2018 at 9:09 PM Congratulations Gregory! Your amazing poem has placed in my contest. Very well done my friend, Emile. Gregory Richard Barden May 3, 2018 at 10:50 AM Thank you so much, Emile - I am humbled and honored to be on a list with such wonderful poets, and so pleased you found my poem worthy. Blessings! :-)

Gershon Wolf April 22, 2018 at 7:53 PM A classical portrait of what friendship means, my friend. Enjoyable, instructive, poetic. Best wishes, Gershon Gregory Richard Barden April 30, 2018 at 1:50 AM Very kind of you, my friend, thank you so much - I greatly appreciate the kind comments! :-)

Jack Ellison April 17, 2018 at 2:55 PM AMAZING WRITE!!! Cheers! Gregory Richard Barden April 18, 2018 at 1:35 AM Thank you very much, Jack - blessings, my friend! :-)

Yazmin Malik April 17, 2018 at 10:03 AM Fine lines <3 Gregory Richard Barden April 18, 2018 at 1:35 AM Many kind thanks, Yazmin! :-)

Geoffrey Brewer April 17, 2018 at 4:41 AM Wise words neatly stated, Gregory Gregory Richard Barden April 18, 2018 at 1:35 AM Thank you so much, Geoffrey! :-)

Elaine George April 17, 2018 at 4:02 AM Yes! Everyone should make of copy of this and keep it close by. Great writing, Gregory. Sincerely, Elaine Gregory Richard Barden April 18, 2018 at 1:34 AM Very kind of you to say, thank you, Elaine! :-) <3

Jan Allison April 17, 2018 at 3:30 AM wise words indeed Greg, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden April 18, 2018 at 1:34 AM Thank you so much, Dear Jan - so pleased you liked this one! :-) <3