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Best Friend Defined

What's a best friend, But the smell before rain? The hand that we give, When a friend is in pain It's the things that we do, The words that we say That pulls a friend through, When their heart's torn away It's the steps that we take, The songs that we sing It's the choices we make, And the hope that we bring I'm here through the tears, I'm here through the laughter, I'll always be here Until death, and after It's the things we give up; The things we give in When our heart's full of love, And selfless begins It's the hearts that we touch, The things that we won't We never give up, We could, but we don't It's the people we save, With the hands that we give When we're lost, we still say, You're my reason to live I'm here through the tears, I'm here through the laughter I'll always be here, Until death, and after

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Date: 8/26/2023 11:06:00 AM
Beautiful poem. True definition of lasting friendship.
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Date: 4/8/2022 1:42:00 PM
and these lines reflect the friends that i have carried in my heart since 4th grade....masterful indeed
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Date: 10/4/2021 10:07:00 AM
Wonderful poem of true friendship. The poem is well-crafted and concise, with apparent regard for the practice of phrasing and use. This is a fave for me. Thanks for sharing, Dana.
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Date: 9/13/2019 11:47:00 AM
Just saw this poem, as it was shown on one of my sidebars. This is as touching, as expressive, as poetic a write on the topic of Friends as I've ever read. Bravo! Wonderful! Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 3/21/2019 5:45:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful poem of true friendship. A fave for me Dana. Wonderful ink my friend...Charlie
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Date: 2/16/2019 5:50:00 PM
This is truthfully one of the most beautiful messages of friendship I ever heard. congrats
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Date: 11/25/2018 6:05:00 PM
You touched my heart when I read this... So strong and profound... Powerful and unique... Best wishes DAMO x
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Date: 8/12/2018 9:04:00 AM
An exceptional way of defining true friendship. Beautifully done Dana.
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Date: 10/17/2017 1:49:00 PM
Now that is a best friend. A great poem. have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 8/17/2017 8:20:00 AM
Great, Excellently done with great skill and form. A top poem indeed and remember-able.
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Date: 8/14/2017 8:37:00 PM
ohh so beautifully said Dana! A beautiful and lovely poem of everlasting friendship! :)
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Date: 4/1/2017 5:47:00 AM
Great! It's true we can do everything for a lasting friendship! Thank you for inspiring me thru your poem, Dana!
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Date: 3/23/2017 5:40:00 PM
Thank you for that Poem it made me smile
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Date: 1/25/2014 2:18:00 AM
An awesome poem that my heart can't forget... Great job, Dana!
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Date: 10/3/2013 11:55:00 PM
Wow... this has to be one of your best poems. Love it
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Date: 5/1/2013 6:29:00 PM
Dana, CONGRATULATIONS... friendship can be a very sweet feeling.. love your meaning.... :-) *LINDA
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Date: 4/30/2013 11:38:00 PM
Dana'lynn, this is one of the best poems I have read about friendship. Your rhyme and meter seem flawless. I love your inference regarding until death, and after. I can see why it garnered top honors. Congratulations on your wonderful deserving win! Aloha going into my fav's.
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Date: 4/29/2013 10:36:00 PM
Well written.... Big Congrats on your win~A.O
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Date: 4/29/2013 8:54:00 PM
Congratulations... Donna :-)
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Date: 4/29/2013 7:36:00 PM
Nicely said and nicely rhymed. Congratulations. Joyce
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Date: 3/1/2013 7:09:00 AM
i was scrolling, and found a beautiful poem, and it was yours.so heartwarming. i love this.
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Date: 8/8/2011 6:32:00 PM
Congrats Dana'lynn on having two poems make it to the first round competition in PS contest.. G.L luv..
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Date: 8/4/2011 8:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry x2 making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest. I wish you the best in the final round Dana'lynn. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/25/2011 3:37:00 PM
a beautiful write about real friendship, congratulations on your poem being featured this week...someone once said you could count the number of real friends you had on the fingers of one hand...your poem said it very clearly, thank you, luv, Rich
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Date: 7/25/2011 2:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Dana'lynn. Love, Carol
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