Ronnie McGinn's Poetry Page
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The Poetry Corner
The Irish Examiner USA
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If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it's original. We look forward to hearing from you. |
If some event touches us or a person arouses or place our emotions, our impulse is to rush off and tell someone about it.
Whether it's to recount a happening or pass on notoriety or elevate a problem we feel compelled to unburden ourselves of fear and guilt, or delight in a joy by sharing it with someone. But who wants to listen ?
They all do if you've won a few million. But who cares if you've lost everything, if all you gave your life for is gone? Your friends will.
The Road to a Friend's House
The road to a friend's house is never too long;
When you feel the need, and you wish to belong,
And all your excuses have come to a halt
A true friend will listen and smile at your faults.
For friends are a treasure, not easy to find,
A friend will accept you, and listen in kind,
Will share in your humour, and hold you in trust,
When you come in last, they will make you feel first.
As calm as sunshine, on a fine summers day,
A soul mate, in spite of whatever you say,
So treat them sincere, be honest and true
Remember your friends are as human as you.
And return the favour when ever you can,
And watch for the day when they'll need a hand,
When you ad it all up, you will find in the end;
Nothing on Earth is worth more than a friend.
If you've lost everything and you're drowning in doubt,
A friend will walk in when the world has walked out,
Will lift up your spirits and make you feel strong..
..The road to a friend's house is never too long.
© Ronnie McGinn
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