Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I am sorry for your loss and it is so very sad losing our friends which seems to be more common place as we age and everything changes, a well rhymed and metered poem, fine sentiments here, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Christine. You are right. At our age, our friends seem to be passing away at a rapid rate.

Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

Memories are so very important as we can relive good times.
The photo of the two of you is precious... I love it.
This is a lovely rhyming poem about friendship and should do very well in the Childhood Friendship competition.
I wish you the best of luck,
Lisasview

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Lisa. You are right, Memories are important.

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

What a wonderful tribute to your friend! I don't think there is anything more important than the love we take with us when we die, and your friend surely knew he was loved. Beautiful! Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Dawn. Lee was a prolific song writer. He use to sing and play at gatherings.

Comment from Goodadvicechan

Exceptional

I love to hear all the activities and action you and best friend did in childhood days.

Activities include Climbing Mount Battle, daydream, hide and seek, kicking the can etc.

I also like the grown up time..,

Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Chan. I wish we had spent more grown up time together.

Comment from K.L. Rockquemore

Excellent

This is an excellent contest entry for the Childhood Friendship prompt!!

The imagery you created through sensory words paints a picture of two friends playing in the summertime.

The photo selected provides an authentic touch.

Good luck in the contest;)

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, K.L. Those were great summers back then.

Comment from Kaiku

Excellent

very nice tribute to your friend Lee. Time is so fleeting, there is no way to define it. Your picture of the dolphins reminded me of one very much like it existing in a round-a-bout in Albufeira, Portugal. Nice poem.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2023

Thanks, Kaiku. Those were the good old days.

Comment from Bobby Jo

Excellent

I'm sorry for your loss. I believe it is always a good way to grieve, when we write, especially in poem style. I think writing is one of the best ways for expression. I like your poem. Keep writing.

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

Thanks, Bobby Jo. I always write a poem when a close friend or family member dies. Many times I read that poem at their funeral service.

reply by Bobby Jo on 13-Sep-2023

I realized I could write poems when my mom died and I wrote a poem that a friend read at her funeral. When my dad died, I read the poem I wrote at his funeral.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written poem you have penned for the Childhood Friendship contest. You used great descriptive words about all the fun you had with your friend Lee. Very cute picture to go with your words. I am so sorry your best friend died. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

Thanks, Teri. I really regretted not keeping in touch with Lee over all those years.

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi
This poem flows well with its abcb rhymes. It is a good way to honor your earlier friendship and I'm glad you reconnected before he died. Sorry for your loss.
Have a good evening.
Good luck in the contest m.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Joan

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

Thanks, Joan. I don't know why we became such good friends. We were very different personalities.

reply by dragonpoet on 14-Sep-2023

My pleasure. You probably brought out the best in each other.
Joan

Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

I am sorry for your loss. This poem is very nice and brings back childhood memories for me from when I was that little. Thanks for that. Your love for your friend shines through in a clear voice. I enjoyed reading your words and reviewing nostalgia along with you. Karen

 Comment Written 13-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2023

Thanks, Karen. Glad to drag you back through your childhood memories.