True Friend

A true friend is a priceless gift.
Never dominates you
But an important part in you.
Unlike others who can falsely define you
A true friend will try to refine you.
When the rest see you as a perfect nobody
He sees you an important somebody.
With remarkable loyalty he never ceases to amuse
And he sees backstabbing as a total abuse.
You always contently cherish his presence
And ardently long for him in his absence.

That is what I feel about you loyal friend,
If you were existing in mathematics
To me your care would be like an exponential curve
Whose asymptote is infinity, you care infinitiously,
Pardon me if my last word does not exist in a dictionary
The thing is I just wanna show my gratitude, it’s necessary.
Your friendship is a symphony whose music sound is loud in my ear
But never tears my tympanic membrane, 
It causes tears somewhere else in me, in my eyes dear,
Tears of joy and happiness when you remind me I’m worthy,
 The core of your friendship is burly…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Fairbrother Avatar
May 9, 2015 at 2:40 AM
Once again a truly great piece of work, well done. Regards Kev
Gama Avatar
May 18, 2015 at 6:26 AM
Thanks Kevin : )
Sibanda Avatar
September 21, 2014 at 2:36 AM
Wow! This is simply delightful to read! I hope your dear friend gets this sweet message, if not, I pray that you get such a friend.
Gama Avatar
September 28, 2014 at 6:46 AM
Thanks dear friend, that's a sweet comment and your hopes and prayers will make this poem reach its destination very quickly : )
Mate Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 4:05 PM
Wow uphendula wonk'umuntu... Personally this poem is pretty cool.. Coming from a guys perspective.. When I saw your name I knew that this had to be from my homeland so I had to read... Let's keep carrying South Africa to new heights...
Mate Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 11:06 AM
I came 2 2 weeks ago.. Give us SA poets 2 years... Will be 19 and holding SA Poetry on our backs..
Gama Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 3:07 AM
Loool ungangihleki kutsi ngiphendvula wonkhe muntfu shem! I am just happy that all you guys are giving me such a warm welcome to the soup. Thanks to you too for your lovely comment and yeh, indeed we should keep carrying Mzansi to newer and greater heights!
Makama Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 7:42 AM
Nice one Lindy... These are indeed attributes of a true friend.
Gama Avatar
July 30, 2014 at 3:09 AM
Thank you Funom, I am motivated by all the comments you guys have been sending me and I hope I will learn more things from big people like you , thank you!
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July 28, 2014 at 8:13 PM
I'm glad you enjoy the soup... thank you for the comment..PD
Matsepe Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 1:31 PM
Lindi this is so wow!!! it reflects your attributes towards a companionship. i love it
Sietesantos Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 6:47 PM
This is such a powerful, inspirational write about friendship - I love it! Thank you for sharing this gem!
Gama Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Thank you Pandita, i'ts my first time on poetry soup and that's my first poem so I am very motivated if you think it's good, Thank you!
A   Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 5:46 PM
Hi Lindokuhle, this happens to be an excellent poem, to have featured on the poetry soup's home page. Congratulations, enjoy having your poem featured this week. Always ~ LINDA ~
Gama Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Thanks Linda, I am smitten because that's the first poemI have written but I am super motivated to be on soup , its very inspirational, thank you!
Gibson Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 8:16 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup, Lindokuhle. I enjoyed reading this first poem you posted. I am glad you discovered this nice community of writers and hope you enjoy the site. Read the work of other poet's and comment if you find something you like; many poets will return the favor. Over time you will get to "know" some of us. You are welcome to visit my page anytime. Enjoy!
Gama Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 12:00 PM
Hi Faye, thank you for the warm welcome. I am glad to be part of soup and I look forward to growing and becoming better in this lovely community, thank you!
Ayala Avatar
July 26, 2014 at 4:04 PM
Beautiful, powerful, inspirational write that I enjoyed reading! Best wishes.
Gama Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 12:37 PM
hey Kika thank you for your comment, it is super motivational to me as a first time Souper ! This is my first poem and I look forward to growing in this lovely community, thank you!
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July 26, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Hi Lindokuhle, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
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