friendship’s cherished times
atmosphere fuels harmony
a connection felt
Tag: friends
A Good Wingman
“Oh, do you think I could get to first base with her?” Carlos looked where my gaze had landed, chuckled, and said, “Uh, huh.” He quickly glanced back down at his phone and typed a message.
The girl’s phone pinged. She read the text, and a big smile crossed her face. Then, she started walking towards them.
“Who could resist the perfect date?” she said, looking sweetly. I’m always up for a candlelight dinner, romantic music, and good company. And I like a man who can kiss well.”
“Wait… what?”
“Carlos said you wanted to meet me. Hi, I’m Gaby.”
Apricity
Inspired by What do you see #274
such a gorgeous day
sun and fun in amsterdam
let us ditch the cars
Soul Collector
mysteriously she appeared
her green eyes locked on to mine
the shimmery silver-grey coat beckoning
we all know what happens now
she emits ferocious purring
matching my racing heartbeat
belly rubs are accepted gladly
we all know what that means
a furry friend for life
she is mine
and i am hers
Goutam Dutta
Development
A home is razed…
On hitherto tranquil space
A hundred apartments.
Natural Contrast
Outside the window…
Cooing in unison
Pigeons black and white
Troubled
Morning serenity…
Awakened by
An anxious mind.
A Cup of Tea
Cloudy skies
A cup of tea, rusty-red and smelling of the earth
Monsoon flush.
Changing climate
Less rainfall…
All the darkness
On the faces of earthlings.
Meet
Old friends…
Wispy smoke from the teacups
Warms up their chatter.
Darkness
Dazzling city lights….
All the darkness
Inside lonely hearts.
~~~
Goutam is passionate about poetry and writes whenever something or someone touches his heart. His poetry finds space in a number of anthologies, including The Sound of Brilliance. Hues of Life (Notion Press) is another collection of his poetic works. Living in Kolkata, India, he can be reached at gdutta17@gmail.com. Goutam was first featured in 2020 and then again in 2022. You can find his other features and reblog HERE.
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Lean On Me
Inspired by What do you see #231
my arms will comfort
when the sorrow is heavy
i’m here for you, friend
Soul Sister
thoughtful, her trademark
when the hurting got too much
she brought me flowers
Carolyn Crossley
FRIENDS
Friends come in many shapes and sizes.
They come into your life for a reason.
Some are as bright as the sun that rises,
Others, are like a chilly, winter season.
Some friends are new, some are old,
Some chatter nineteen to the dozen,
Others’ quietness makes them seem cold.
They’re not, they are just waiting for when,
Into conversation they can drop gems of wisdom,
They spread like a soft, warm illuminating glow.
Value all your friends wherever they come from.
Those enchanting, and life-enhancing friends we know.
The Last Goodbye
rain drops on
her face, mixed with tears,
taste salty
on his lips, as he says
goodbye for the last time.
Letting Go
letting things go
that no longer serve you
will make you rise
lighten your heart
allow you to enter
the flow of life
Unbowed
Fields of sunflowers.
Like the courage
of the Ukrainians,
survive the bombs
and Russian artillery
unbowed by their enemy.
Violence
Violence
is not the answer
to problems.
We must talk
To each other, discussion
Is needed for peace.
Consciousness
Universal consciousness means we are
all joined together, one big connection.
Born of bright stardust, we have come so far.
We must travel in the right direction,
Always seeking our Divine protection.
The Celts
The Celts danced
here in the wild, windy,
woods.
Painted with blue woad, they pranced.
Their bow strings
taut, sharp swords and knives withdrawn.
Solid sharpened stones for slings.
They surged
forward with Celtic curses.
Adamantine army merged.
~~~
Carolyn Crossley, aka ©VixenOfVerse, is a poet/haikuista/writer. Published Work – The Short of It – Vol 1 & Vol 2, Purr-fect Poetry – Cats Protection Anthology, Poetic Vision – Guide Dogs for the Blind Anthology, OWC Publishing – Shadows – An Anthology of Short Stories, Today’s Specials – A Selection of Literary Delights. Blog: Backfromdarknesstolight.com. You can find all her work – reblogged or featured- by clicking HERE.
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Good Connections
find ties to keep you grounded
those friends and family
offering safety, laughter, and respect
as well as a feeling of being home
those that know your past
yet ooze love and acceptance
while fiercely protecting your future
those offering shelter
tending your wounds as needed
honor those bonds
Paying It Forward
i’m
always
excited
to be a part
of the triumph which occurs around me
the success of others inspires me
chance to attain
my desires
rising
joy
I Write Her 