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Sparkling Diamonds

“Friends are like melons; shall I tell you why? To find a good one, you must one hundred try.” – Claude Mermet


Friends can be found at any age and in any mind.
Some leave a deep mark, others act out behind.
They're worn like clothes for maximum comfort.
Make changes every time for maximum effort.

Similar to cutting and polishing a stone pattern.
An edge can be polished into gems for a lantern.
Putting you in touch with potential long-term friends
Dazzling like precious jewels, life on them depends.

When shared ties are expected, intimacy is real.
I've seen many care deaths, yet friends conceal.
Mates are plentiful, but cash is tight as looks fade.
Just polite farewells—true friendship is shade. 

Written: February 06, 2023

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Bill Baker February 9, 2023 at 9:25 AM I love the imagery and descritive words of your deep thoughts on friendship. " true friendship is shade", so true my dear friend. You shouldn't need luck in the contest, eloquent poetry. Bill

William Kelii Kekaula February 7, 2023 at 8:59 AM Lasaad, having read your poem twice in its entirety, so as not to misunderstand your point of view concerning friends--was a fine accomplishment, Aloha William

Vijay Pandit February 7, 2023 at 6:07 AM Sentiments all can relate to, my friend--true friends are rare.

Victor Buhagiar February 7, 2023 at 2:09 AM Strange I lost so many friends. I have to mind my p's and q's. Your poem is indeed sparkling.

Michael Tor February 6, 2023 at 9:38 PM Friends are few in this world to have one is surely a gift from God... Well written my friend. Thank you for sharing...

Harry Horsman February 6, 2023 at 8:44 PM This is truly a wonderful telling poem, Lasaad, So full of excellent information, yes cutting and polishing.

Valsa George February 6, 2023 at 8:05 PM Friends are many, but true friendship is rarely found. For that, one has to make several trials. From among tons of ore or alluvial deposits, diamonds of sparkling hue can be found now and then. Well written.