Bad Friends
My Rhymed Two Cents on Influence
who changes when I change
and who nods when I nod;
my shadow does that much better."
Plutarch
(46 - 126)
The worst of friends will tell me
What I never wish to hear,
Thus doing, they dispel me
Of the things I once held dear.
They aren't afraid to pop me
When I'm all puffed up in pride;
They never fail to stop me
When I join the other side.
My bad friends never leave me
When my good ones go and play.
Instead, they call and grieve me
When I wish they'd go away.
Perhaps I have it backward;
I've considered it all wrong.
Despite the leading of the herd,
My bad friends make me strong.
They push me, and they prod me
With persistence and concern.
Encourage and applaud me,
On occasions when I learn.
My vision's finally clearing,
As I thought it never would.
My bad friends are endearing;
Hey, my bad friends are quite good!
Published by Linda Ann Nickerson - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle and Sports
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9 Comments
Post a CommentSo true.
You are the greatest..
another great one Linda
Just a quick "heads up"that I can find but not comment on your latest poem about your horse. Could you let me know when comments start coming through? I saw two but I couldn't get mine to post, loved the poem.
Great poem :)
Another excellent job!
BUt I was just trying to helppppppp ...... lol. Good Job Miss Linda. Oh you didnt see me outside when i had nothing on did you? .... lol.Ken
this rocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great work of art, great writing!