This poem was originall posted on December 23, 2008. I am reposting this poem as my blog mojo is lacking at the moment. I have a few ideas in my head but need to expand on them.
When this was posted I think I had maybe two followers so I figure this will be new to most of you...and I am so thrilled to have so many followers now.
If I recall the inspiration was a tough time my youngest was having with a school chum and my own disillusion with a friend of my own....
Balance
I finally get it,
Although I always did.
I hate to admit things,
To be told the truth, god forbid.
Avoidance is something,
I don't understand.
Why not be honest,
And say what is at hand.
Easy come, easy go,
It is easy to say.
Too bad I don't buy it,
The price too high too pay.
As I have said often,
It was always for fun.
But it appears that's too much,
So it's easier to run.
Some play mates and friendships,
As I see them are one sided.
Another thing I don't get,
Since that is always misguided.
Young or old, it happens,
And let's hope only once.
For what friendship needs,
Is faith, truth, and balance.
23 comments:
I love it!!!! And it is so true, Friendship needs just that, faith, truth and balance.
People come into our lives at different times, for different reasons... some stay for awhile, some for years, some just a short time. If we are lucky, everyone of them taught us something about ourselves... anyway, that is the way I choose to look at people in my life...
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Great poem. You have some awesome skills!
I agree with The Good Cook on this. People come and go in your life, but they all leave their own mark and impressions on it.
So true.
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Words to live by! I hate that whole avoidance thing!
I love it! Mostly because this line resonates with me the most "Why not be honest,And say what is at hand."
Great poem.
VL, man I have seen that over and over, you said it, I read it, you wrote it and it was the best.
BIG HUGS
Love Love Love the last two lines. If I still did cross-stitch I would have to ask your permission to recreate those lines.
Fabulous!!!
You said that so beautifully!
Well said, says this "Queen of Avoidance" :D
Balance is always what I am aspiring to achieve. Always. And when I am in a funk it's because things are off balance.
LOVE your header by the way. Makes me want to reach in my freezer for the Goose but I am detoxing this week and no drinkies for me. Shucks.
That was excellent, and oh so true! Nicely done! And yes, The Good Cook nailed it on the head!
Lovely! Snuggled up next to you at SITS this morning, galfriend!
Life's a Beach
Balance is so key. As always, love your work. And am so happy for all your success to Laura. :)
So true! Loved this poem. Thanks for sharing it again.
Fabulous poem. So many relationships are one-sided....it's hard to maintain balance.
i love this poem...simple but touch :)
Just stopping by from SITS...great poem!
I like the "young or old" part
WOW - I love this poem and ironically it hits VERY CLOSE TO HOME when it comes to my used to be dearest and best friend in the world - that was actually "one-sided" with ME doing all the work on the friendship once I moved away. :o(((
This is so very true and elegantly written. I'm following you now.
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