The Friend

There are lots and lots of people who are always asking things,
Like Dates and Pounds-and-ounces and the names of funny Kings,
And the answer's always Sixpence or A Hundred Inches Long.
And I know they'll think me silly if I get the answer wrong.

So Pooh and I go whispering, and Pooh looks very bright,
And says, 'Well, I say sixpence, but I don't suppose I'm right.'
And then it doesn't matter what the answer ought to be,
'Cos if he's right, I'm Right, and if he's wrong, it isn't Me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 10, 2016 at 2:16 AM
awesome poem, Ramsha...LINDA
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July 4, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Ramsha Stopped by to say hello, I enjoyed reading your poem today. Take Care **SKAT**
Aarif Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 6:25 AM
Ahhhhh....i liked it
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 5, 2012 at 6:52 AM
What a lovely poem
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December 8, 2012 at 5:30 AM
thank you.......
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