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Friends to the End?

Will we be ...

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Comment from Ric Myworld
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Well, the handsome, square-jawed gentleman on the left, I recognize. But the attractive babe on the right is a stranger who could get my attention anywhere. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2023
    She obviously caught mine leaving a cab, I believe in 79.
Comment from Wendyanne
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I enjoyed the lovely, descriptive imagery you have used throughout this poem, such as, "Our friendship budded like a blossoming bloom
bringing bright colors, and a delightful perfume. " It sounded like a romantic experience while it lasted. Good luck.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2023
    Only in my head, dear friend. I dreamnt it up and went with the ink flow from my Epson Jet Printer. :-O
    Thank you.
Comment from Lisasview
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Hi again Tom,
I too write painful poems about betrayal...
I love the photos... who are they?
Life being better with someone is really so very wonderful.
I find that so true in my life...
Lisasview, living in beautiful Spain

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2023
    She -was an imaginary friend, for if she hadn't been I would have had no friends at all. Sociability is not a forte of mine unless its with a pen, and even then I can get crusty.
    Thanks for the read. Pick me an olive or two, and describe in the SAVE provided. :-)
reply by Lisasview on 25-Oct-2023
    Ahhh, so that is it... friends are often such good connections...
    Olives, well that is not all we have here... We get our huge bottles of fresh olive oil from a local "farm" as well as veggies, etc. in season. We get fresh fish from the nearby sea... and of course fabulous wine...
    Spain is rather amazing...
    Lisa
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2023
    Been to Barcelona. Rainy day. Saw La Familia, and Monserat.
reply by Lisasview on 25-Oct-2023
    I so love those two places amoung others..
    Lisa
Comment from Richard Montfort Cary
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Great free verse poem, and the subject is touching (no pun intended) and deftly handled. I assume she is till an ardent friend after all these years. Your feelings shine through.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 24-Oct-2023
    Neveer knew who she was but then ...
reply by Richard Montfort Cary on 25-Oct-2023
    .....
Comment from GWHARGIS
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Friendship is a warm balance that both have. There are no real rules. Say what you want (within reason). Dress how you want (within reason). But once you cross that line to intimacy. All bets are off. This was a poem that will probably make everyone think about something that happened in their life. Great poem. Gretchen

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2023
    I must agree, as well as thanking you for the review, and time.
Comment from Daylily
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All relationships go through their up and down moments. You have written about a happening between friends wherein the speaker is hoping the pre-involvement relationship has not been damaged. This is a thought-provoking scenario regarding what-ifs in an unknown future. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2023
    and it never happened, save my mind. Friends were few and far between and mostly teammates not gals. It all worked out eventually. Thank you.
Comment from royowen
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It seems to me that the best friendships are destroyed by intimacy, and the funny thing is, it is really quite difficult to become friends again, when we cross that line of intimacy, yes, indeed, this is is very perceptive Tom, im seeing another side of you, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2023
    Well, think of me as a Rubik's Cube Roy. There certainly are more than two sides to me. I appreciate the read and comment. Thanks.
reply by royowen on 23-Oct-2023
    Thanks Tom
Comment from Teri7
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Tom, This is a very well written poem you have penned for the Betrayal contest. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery with the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2023
    As I may have shared previously, even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.
Comment from BethShelby
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In the beginning, there is always uncertain times. Two people have to figure how to resolve their differences and knit there lives together in such a way the they are almost as one. It is a good thing when friendship turns to unconditional love.

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2023
    Unconditional love - may be absent in the world today. Marriages are passe, and if not last what??? seven years I think. The new generation is have it my way or hit the highway. I think that is reverting to how women were seen before they became employed.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
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This is so well done. A story of a deep and loving friendship that for one night crossed the line and led to confusion and fear. Did this mean a new deeper relationship or has the friendship been destroyed? How should they act the next time they meet?
Good questions.

Well done.
Mary

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2023
    Your ending questions are good questions, and now I need to muse whether there should be a PART II. Always yours ...
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2023
    Your ending questions are good questions, and now I need to muse whether there should be a PART II. Always yours ...