Tell Me

What can bring joy to sad eyes? What's able to stop their cries? And even when all is lost, What'll lift you no matter the cost? It's not strength for that does not last. It's not courage for that fades fast. The answer is not what, but who. Who's that friend that'll stand by you?

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Joe Maverick

Date: 1/7/2011 12:14:00 PM

they aren't easy to come by, yet they do exist! so the question remains who! by the way enjoyed the piece!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/27/2010 9:52:00 AM

I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Bryant. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. You can look to the left side of the main page and find lots of information on PoetrySoup including contests by members of PoetrySoup and contests by the PoetrySoup site also. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/22/2010 4:32:00 PM

Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed reading your creative write tonight.. interesting theme.. hope your time on Soup will be fun and filled with sharing.. check out the contests too... good luck with luv... and ...happy holidays....

Susan Palli

Date: 12/22/2010 10:49:00 AM

Loved it! Good rhythm and rhyme. Best friends are so precious and I'm sure you're one.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 12/21/2010 5:56:00 PM

Nice inner thoughts with clear answer you have penned, Bryant

Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 12/21/2010 5:43:00 PM

Hi Bryant.Lovely, and very true words.I like the way you have written this,the flow of the words and the rhythm.Also like the message within.Hope there will be more to read from you.Luv June(Sylvia)

Duncan Chappell

Date: 12/21/2010 5:26:00 PM

powerful piece here my friend

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/21/2010 3:45:00 PM

Hello, Bryant this is the first comment I will make, its been weeks.. So let me see, Tell me! What can bring joy to my sad eyes. The strength of my friends and family does not help right now.. Well I'm glad to have lots of friends here o the soup. Enjoyed your poem,..Miss P.D.