Friendship

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.

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Suzi
1 month ago

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

 

 

scw 01/20

Suzi
1 month ago
Reply to  viccles

Thanks, Vic! It’s nice to have truly great friends!