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Weeds or Flowers
Contributed by
softerware
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Saturday, 19th September 2015 @ 05:20:17 PM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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What is it about you that makes you my friend?
Finds me on your doorstep again and again?
What is it you have that I cannot resist?
What need do you fill that my poor heart has missed?
My friends aren’t all handsome, or pretty, or wise.
They come in a myriad of ages and size!
I met some at work; some in line at the store;
Some were friends of a friend of a friend and no more.
Some make me laugh; some bid me conspire;
Others sing praises; or kindle desire.
One’s steady; one’s reckless; one’s playful; one’s skilled;
One’s plain as a board; one jingles with frills!
Some I admire; some I do not;
Yet each brings a gift that no other has brought.
Without an agenda for sharing our time;
I witness their frailties and they witness mine!
The first ones I run to to share a success;
The ones that I cry with when life is a mess.
My secrets are safe in the palms of their hands;
No words could I say that they won’t understand.
But, without fail, each friendship was started;
As best we recall, with a gesture good-hearted.
Extending a smile, or a nod, or a hand;
A simple "I see you" or "I understand."
We get what we give; but those who lament;
that they'll give when they get, have missed the intent.
If you await friendship, you may wait forever.
It doesn’t come knocking; (it isn’t that clever).
It’s awkward, and risky; and reeking of danger;
To gently pursue the trust of a stranger.
This is your garden; to reap you must sow;
Love before loved; first we bestow;
Flowers and weeds all share the same row;
Like friends who were strangers a furrow ago.
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softerware
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2015-09-19 17:20:17]
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Re: Weeds or Flowers
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by Invierno on
Saturday, 19th September 2015 @ 05:47:25 PM AEST
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This is, quite simply, one of the most brilliant poems I have ever read in my life.
Invierno |
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Re: Weeds or Flowers
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by Invierno on
Saturday, 19th September 2015 @ 05:53:44 PM AEST
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I See You.
Invierno
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Re: Weeds or Flowers
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by Former_Member on
Saturday, 19th September 2015 @ 09:42:05 PM AEST
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oh Softerware, you are so intelligent and wise
it gleans from everything you take the time to write.
a busy bee, a perfectionist true blue
And a kind spirit that anyone would be
proud to call a close and dear friend
weeds or flowers, heck even in sand; in the
cold desert night your garden will be grand!
Peace!
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Re: Weeds or Flowers
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 20th September 2015 @ 08:08:29 AM AEST
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| How wonderful is that, content and style? You'd make a sage seem stupid. |
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Re: Weeds or Flowers
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by hauntedscorp on
Sunday, 20th September 2015 @ 10:37:18 AM AEST
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Great job! This reminds me of a poem I read a few years back, in a Sesame Street book, of all places. Please don't misinterpret. It had to do with the concept of what do you allow to grow in your garden? Weeds or flowers. Treat others with respect, etc. A wonderful little poem it was, but this is like an expanded version.
I love the last two lines. Great finish, but the poem as a whole has an excellent message. Nicely done, Jaye.
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Re: Weeds or Flowers
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by Archie on
Monday, 21st September 2015 @ 02:58:02 PM AEST
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| This is great wisdom to bestow upon us. Your poem is brilliant and yet easy to read and just the right length. |
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Re: Weeds or Flowers
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 23rd September 2015 @ 06:48:16 AM AEST
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It's true:
It’s awkward, and risky; and reeking of danger;
To gently pursue the trust of a stranger.
really, in any type relationship, we take a chance every time one starts anew.
Excellent poem. Is it me or do your poems just keep getting better and better.
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Re: Weeds or Flowers
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by FireStarter on
Thursday, 24th September 2015 @ 10:36:35 PM AEST
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I see you too
~ FireStarter |
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