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?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Maverick Avatar
January 7, 2011 at 12:14 PM
they aren't easy to come by, yet they do exist! so the question remains who! by the way enjoyed the piece!
Brown Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 9:52 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
Sweetheart Avatar
December 22, 2010 at 4:32 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....
Palli Avatar
December 22, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Loved it! Good rhythm and rhyme. Best friends are so precious and I'm sure you're one.
Mehta Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Nice inner thoughts with clear answer you have penned, Bryant
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December 21, 2010 at 5:43 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)
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December 21, 2010 at 5:26 PM
powerful piece here my friend
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December 21, 2010 at 3:45 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.
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