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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Date: 6/11/2023 7:46:00 AM
beautiful words indeed
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Date: 12/25/2022 6:21:00 AM
Congratulations, Juliet, on your win in Milton's contest. The themes of acceptance + respect ring loud + clear. Sincere good wishes, Brian
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Date: 8/3/2022 1:54:00 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
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Date: 8/2/2022 9:30:00 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................
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Date: 8/2/2022 9:05:00 AM
Juliet, this is a thoughtful, moving poem on a subject well-handled. Congratulations on your placement in my terza rima contest.
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Date: 7/30/2022 8:58:00 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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