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“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, for in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.”

– Khalil Gibran

“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”

– Anais Nin

“Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there.”

– Author unknown

 

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A Sam Scott poem:
3rd July 2024
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Useless Friend

Listen to poem:

I want to be
A useless friend
Without a means
Towards an end

I'd love to be
That one you know
Who's presence heals
With naught to show

Transaction lite
No gifts or tools
Just present
There to break the rules

That life is full
And resource heavy
True friends don't need
Transaction levy 

I'd love to be
The friend you choose 
When life is sweet 
Nothing to lose

Unrequired 
Layabout 
Just present
For a mate hangout

Agenda free
Just there to hold
Nothing is bought
Nothing is sold

I want to be
There on demand
To chat and laugh
Or hold a hand

There is no reason
No goal, no end
I simply want 
To be that friend

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Deb M Date: 7/26/2024 11:12:00 AM Awww that is so lovely same….simple but oh so meaningful! Love it! Debx Login to Reply Sam Scott Date: 7/27/2024 10:19:00 AM Thank you Debx Sometimes less is more.. in friendships too. Blessings to you S :) x

Tonye George Date: 7/17/2024 4:03:00 AM True Friends are great treasures and we don't get to find it lying around all the time. I have a few good ones and I thank God for them. It takes a lot of building, prayers, tolerance, good heart to be a good friend and to keep one. Login to Reply Sam Scott Date: 7/27/2024 10:18:00 AM Tonye.. thank you for visiting x friends keep us grounded and are our precious non-resource. Prayer so important too.. blessings S :)

Christina Bowring Date: 7/4/2024 10:14:00 AM This is so touching to read and a wonderful way to express true friendship with your poetic words, narration and quotes. I wholeheartedly agree with both your comments below. A true friend is another family member to share the ups and downs of life. I love the unconditional words used here - the last two stanza’s especially are heartwarming. I’m sure you are that friend to many dear Sam :) x Login to Reply Sam Scott Date: 7/4/2024 8:46:00 PM Christina thank you :) friendships become more valuable as we get older. Also quality and depth are important too.. bless you for your continuous kindness in this friendly space S :) x

Ink Empress Date: 7/2/2024 9:48:00 PM Such friends are rare and precious, a friend that is one for no reason but just the pleasure of being one that stands by your side whether in sun or rain! Beautiful and thoughtful poem well woven and delivered. Pleasure reading always your poems Login to Reply Sam Scott Date: 7/2/2024 11:50:00 PM Thank you Ink. You are right ofcourse such friends are rare but beautiful, we should treasure them, or recognise our own worth if we are ourselves such a friend. Blessings to you S :) x