Paula Goldsmith Poet Tanka

What Is Friendship ---- POTD ----

friendship can be great
looking when will I find you
will that be today
are you now looking for me
will our search go on and on


there you stood looking
oh you came out of no where
what a big surprise
our friendship is a flower
fun and laughs are everywhere


our fun and laughs turn
it all goes so very wrong
hurt and pain from words
tears running like a river
why did our friendship go bad

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Len Gasun August 31, 2025 at 7:29 AM This is a very lovely poem on friendship my dear poet friend Paula.So sad when friendship goes bad, Belated Congrats on your POTD my dear poet friend. Thank you so much for sharing and your friendship too. Hugs Paula Goldsmith August 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM "Thank You" for reading, writing and for your belated Congratulations on my POTD. You are never late, right on time. This POTD was a great surprise/honor from Soup/my Readers. Glad you found my "What Is Friendship" write to be, very lovely poem on friendship. Yes, very sad when friendship goes bad but it does happen. I enjoyed writing this one. Hugs... May you find true friendship as you write away.......

Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM a belated Congrats on this wonderful poetry. Paula Goldsmith August 31, 2025 at 10:43 AM "Thank You" for reading, writing and for your belated Congratulations on my POTD. You are never late, right on time. This POTD was a great surprise/honor from Soup/my Readers. Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. I enjoyed writing this one... May you find true friendship as you write away.......

Sam Kauffman August 19, 2025 at 12:43 PM Paula, belated congratulations on your POTD! Truly friends are the best! And, as you point out, if we look we will find a new treasure trove of friends! Blessings on your journey! So happy for you! You really are a wonderful example of a friend here in the soup! Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM You are never late, right on time. This POTD was a great surprise/honor from Soup/my Readers. "Thank You" My heart is still wearing a huge smile. I am delighted you dropped in with your comments/Congratulations/very kind words. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, great friends are the best but can be hard to find. May you find true friendship as you write away.......

Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 10:12 AM 8/18/2025 POTD. What a great surprise and honor from Soup and my Readers. "Thank You" ~ What Is Friendship ~ Date Written:8/17/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet......

Bill Baker August 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Paula! Friendships are the best here at poetry soup. Enjoy your special day! A poet friend in Texas, Bill Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, there are friends here on Soup and many ready to help. This one was fun to write. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Charles Messina August 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM Woohoo! Congratulations on POTD, Paula. So happy for you, dear friend. Keep writing away... Charlie Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. I enjoyed writing this one. Yes, Write On... May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM Congratulations on POTD, Paula! This is a wonderful, memorable poem. Blessings. :) Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you found my "What Is Friendship" write to be, a wonderful, memorable poem. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Nancy Kaufman August 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM Dear Paula, Congratulations on this POTD on friendship. I hope you enjoy your special day. I also want to thank you for all of your genuinely encouraging words and being such a supportive souper to so many... Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments, Very Kind Words and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Also glad I have helped you with my words. That makes me extra happy. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Arlo Parker August 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM One great mystery of life pondered, PG. PoetrySoup is your friend and so many on the Roster. Take good care. POTD indeed!!! Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, people/friendships can be a great mystery of life. Some stay, some go. I wonder why??? May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Benjamin Bartley August 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM Mostly everyone at the Soupscoop of poetrysoup have become distant friends, especially you. Congrats and thanks for sharing! Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, many have become good friends here on Soup. The many miles have Not stopped us. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Sara Kendrick August 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM Congratulations on your POTD award. Way to go. Sara K Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. It was fun to write... May you find true friendship as you write away.........

I Am Anaya August 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM Congratulations on Poem Of The Day! Paula, you have a friend in us__Enjoy your day, poetess -hugs Paula Goldsmith August 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, I have friends here on Soup and that makes me happy. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Brandy Nicole August 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM Dear Paula, some friendships aren't meant to be and they will bring your heart down. Such is life. Remember, when you find yourself surrounded by true friends, hold onto them and never let go. It's a rare find, indeed. I appreciate you and your friendship. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, hold on to great friends. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Hilda Greenhough August 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM I love your poem. You have great talent. Congratulations on POTD. Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments, kind words and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you Love my "What Is Friendship" write. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM Dear Paula, Reading your poem moved me so much. The ups, downs, hopes, and hurts of friendship in such a real and beautiful way. The way you described both the joy and the sadness showed such honesty and tenderness. Congrats on POTD! Blessings,My Dear Paula, Daniel Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, friendships have many ups and downs but very painful when it ends badly. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Abdullah Alhemaidy August 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM Hello Paula :-) Lovely tanka dear lovely friend! Congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d. Best wishes! Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you found my "What Is Friendship" write to be a, Lovely tanka. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Lin Lane August 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM Paula, you are sincerely one of the friendliest people here. You deserve to be recognized. Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments, kind words and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Unseeking Seeker August 18, 2025 at 3:37 AM Life is short. Hug and make up! Meaningful write, Paula. So relevant. Warmest congratulations on POTD Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you found my "What Is Friendship" write to be a, Meaningful write. Yes, life is very short. I do not know where they are. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

sara Etgen-Baker August 18, 2025 at 3:13 AM delighted to discover your poem was selected as today's POTD. Congrats, Paula! Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write again. It is great to see you back. Thanks... May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Tania Kitchin August 18, 2025 at 3:11 AM Paula, some friendships are short lived but served a purpose. Congratulations on POTD. Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. True, some friendships are short lived but served a purpose. Yet really hurt. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Tom Cunningham August 18, 2025 at 3:08 AM True friends always look out for you, fair weather friends are ten a penny. True friends are like gold, you know who they are. Congratulations to you Paula on today's POTD honour. Tom Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, true friends are like gold, one in a million. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Anne-Lise Andresen August 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM - Unfortunately not all friendships last forever, Paula - Congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d. ... enjoy :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you found my "What Is Friendship" write to be a, lovely p.o.t.d. So true, not all friendships last forever. Hugs... May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Victor Buhagiar August 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM Friendship is precious. Not easy to maintain. Some I lost for invented lies. I forgive. Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "What Is Friendship" write. Yes, friendship is precious. I forgive and let God deal with them. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Deb M August 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM Big Congratulations on receiving POTD Paula…..friendships can be complicated business at times. Great poem my friend! Debx Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you found my "What Is Friendship" write to be a, Great poem. Yes, very complicated at times. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

Beryl Edmonds August 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM Congratulations Paula on receiving the honour of poem of the day. Friends stay in your heart forever, whether you see them or not. A lovely poem… Beryl Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM WOW!!! What a great surprise you have given me. "Thank You" for my POTD from Soup and my Readers. My heart is wearing a huge smile. "Smile" I am delighted you dropped in with your comments and Congratulations. "Thank You" Glad you found my "What Is Friendship" write to be, A lovely poem. May you find true friendship as you write away.........

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