Never more evident in today’s society, and the people we come across in our lives, both personally and on-line.
One tries to be a true friend by honesty and integrity and being there for someone and a lot of times telling them the truth which they don’t often want to hear. What they do with that truth, speaks to their character, their humility (or lack thereof) and ego.
Sadly, there are a lot of people who are “fair weather” friends. When it’s time to step up to the plate and be accountable for words, actions, deeds, they whither and sulk behind a mask of bullying, inappropriateness, and deception.
I wonder what one is supposed to feel for that individual. Pity? Sadness? Disdain? Indifference? Or a combination of all of the above?
I’ll end this blog here before being accused of being on my soap box. It evidently makes some people feel uncomfortable when others can see right through them.
I can simply reply to that with this…
I have a perfect circle of friends
and they suit me to a tee
not too many, not too few
just all there needs to be
I know I can depend on them
they always have my back
which, sadly, is a quality
a lot of people lack
They aren’t crude and they aren’t vulgar
nor hurtful, crass or mean
they are friendly, kind and genuine
and that’s how they’ve always been
I’ve known some of them forever
at least, it feels that way
and some relationships are quite new
but, grow stronger every day
There are those who could take lessons
from these friends I hold most dear
and learn what true friendship’s all about
for they make it pretty clear
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Beautiful and perfectly said Suzi!
Thanks, Vic! It’s nice to have truly great friends!