Monday, October 16, 2017

A friend in need--By Richard Carl Subber--United States

A friend in need

My friend was bowed, burdened by vain struggle,
I lent my arm, offered understanding,
   we affirmed the lonely joy of striving.
I stood by him as he sought to rise
and take a firming step.
  
Richard Carl Subber is a poet, a freelance copy editor, a writing mentor, and a historian.  He writes free verse and haiku to indulge his love of the right words. Rick’s first collection of poems, Writing Rainbows: Poems for Grown-Ups, is for sale on Amazon and available free in Kindle Unlimited.

5 comments:

  1. A lovely uplifting expression of true friendship, Richard. Regards // paul

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  2. Thanks Rick for your contribution. As you describe real friendship in good and bad times.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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  3. Thank you, Paul, Daginne, and Jack,
    I always find a great learning experience when reading through the poems on Whispers, so many of our fellow poets have so much to say, and so much to teach...

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  4. I love your style, the interaction of words sitting squarely where you wanted them; it sounds delightful to read out loud.

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