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A True Friend

via Daily Prompt: Sympathize

Have you ever had a friend who did not stand up for you? If you did, what did you do?

Because you are a friend,

When the world is against you,

And you do not rise,

I will stand up for you,

I will sympathize.

Because you are a friend,

When the world is against me,

And you do not rise,

I shall stand up alone,

I can not sympathize.

Because we are friends,

I will not despise,

I will tell you the truth, not sweet lies,

I cannot stand by you again and sympathize,

When the world does me ostracize.

For what use is a friend,

Who only does a ear lend-

But when there is a bend,

Cannot the relationship tend,

Such a friendship I choose to end.

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28 responses to “A True Friend”

  1. shalini Avatar
    shalini

    I have had this many times. I stand by my friends, but I find myself alone when needs be. I have realised not to depend on them. I still help them if they ask for it, stand by them when asked. But I don’t offer directly, most times.
    Lovely truthful post

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  2. Sanjana Avatar
    Sanjana

    I have had the fortune of having the bestest friends anyone can ever get from life. They were with me through thick & thin. This poem suddenly reminded me of them. Wonderful.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      That’s wonderful Sanjana and it’s a blessing. Sadly, few people can say it with so much confidence as you’ve said it. I’m so glad the poem made you think of them. I hope they got a call or a message from you yesterday :). It’s always great to remind people that you value them. My philiosophy:). Thank you again.

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      1. Sanjana Avatar
        Sanjana

        Yes we are in touch, although with different paths chosen by us it becomes tough to constantly stay in contact.
        You welcome

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        1. Smitha V Avatar
          Smitha V

          Yes it does get difficult but the feeling of knowing you can call and pick up from where you left is amazing. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. thewritewomanblog Avatar
    thewritewomanblog

    Absolutely! Your poem reminded me of a phrase that I have in my scrap book written by many of my friends, it says, ‘a friend is one who stands on your side when the rest of the world stands against’. It is in these times that is the true test of friendship.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Oh wow! It’s nice the poem brought back some lovely memories. I understand people being weak or not strong enough to express their opinion but if a person is not awakened to stand up for a friend then it’s good as not being one. True, it’s the ultimate test of friendship.

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      1. thewritewomanblog Avatar
        thewritewomanblog

        These words in my ‘autograph’ book that were signed by some who knew me well and others who dint have various phrases like these. Strangely, it makes better sense now.

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  4. calmkate Avatar
    calmkate

    very profound and powerful, resonates with me 🙂

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thanks Kate☺

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      1. calmkate Avatar
        calmkate

        🙂

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  5. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    An excellent poem with a very good point, Smitha. Well done.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thank you so much. Its important to stand up if not for oneself atleast for someone who’s always stood up for you. Sadly some people never find the courage to do either.

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  6. twinklingwords Avatar
    twinklingwords

    Very powerful words and surely something that one needs to have learnt as values. Although while some friends are really truthfully invested in you, some merely pretend to I have come to realise. And friendships have gotten to complicated too.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Sadly Vags, some dont pretend but merely lack the courage to stand up. I believe these are worse than those who pretend. Their cowardice breaks your heart and spirit. Or maybe like you said friendships have gotten complicated and a few people like us think everybody should mean what they say simply because we do…

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      1. twinklingwords Avatar
        twinklingwords

        The people with cowardice, ah. I can absolutely understand the part about them breaking our heart and spirit. They make you lose faith in people and the world.
        Yes I agree with your words, we expect people to be like us, but they aren’t, most of them aren’t.

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        1. Smitha V Avatar
          Smitha V

          Yes Vageesha…its painful more than the criticism of critics. The best is to break free from such relationships as they are the most difficult to nurture.

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          1. twinklingwords Avatar
            twinklingwords

            Indeed my friend 😊

  7. Nisthur Avatar
    Nisthur

    Hello

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Hello Nisthur.

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      1. Nisthur Avatar
        Nisthur

        How are you Smitha?

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        1. Smitha V Avatar
          Smitha V

          Good.☺

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          1. Nisthur Avatar
            Nisthur

            Lol thanks for replying…wishing you lovely day Smitha

          2. Smitha V Avatar
            Smitha V

            Wishing you a lovely day too!

          3. Nisthur Avatar
            Nisthur

            That’s beautiful thing indeed…you simply amazing saying so..

          4. Smitha V Avatar
            Smitha V

            Ha ha…why? Is it strange coming from me?

  8. poonam Avatar
    poonam

    Nice words Smitha

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thanks Poonam☺.

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