Someone's Someone

Let your words not hinder, but be a balm.
He is someone's significant other,
and as they kiss, may your conscience be calm.

He's long been a best friend to another,
tossing back and forth sports balls and wisecracks.
Though annoying, siblings love their brother.

This hardworking son helps Dad with wood stacks,
and excels in gym, his preferred subject,
trading with his peers for favorite snacks.

He's someone's someone, so show him respect,
giving honor to those who know him well.
Before speaking unkindly, please reflect

that waves trinkle to shores after they swell.
The ocean is full of stories to tell.

7/23/22
FIVE STANZA TERZA RIMA Poetry Contest
Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Horne Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 7:46 AM
beautiful words indeed
Sambourne Avatar
December 25, 2022 at 6:21 AM
Congratulations, Juliet, on your win in Milton's contest. The themes of acceptance + respect ring loud + clear. Sincere good wishes, Brian
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 1:54 AM
So beautifully expressed Juliet. Respect is the key word of your moving winning poem my friend. I must fave this meaningful poem. Congratulations on your deserving win. Blessings xxoo
Goldsmith Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Congratulations on your win. A Creative write. Love your line, "The ocean is full of stories to tell." It sure is. Have a fun/great/blessed day................
Hankins Avatar
August 2, 2022 at 9:05 AM
Juliet, this is a thoughtful, moving poem on a subject well-handled. Congratulations on your placement in my terza rima contest.
Faulkner Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 8:58 PM
I love your message of showing respect because we are all someone's someone, after all, and your closing lines are so lovely~
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