Enjoy having you for a friend.

CARING AND EXTENDING YOURSELF...TRYING TO HELP...TENDERLY AND ENCOURAGINGLY. WHAT AN EXCELLENT PIECE OF WORK! AND THIS IS DEFINITELY ANOTHER ONE OF YOURS THAT I WILL ADD TO MY LIBRARY. REMINDS ME OF CHRIST...REACHING FOR THE LOST. I LOVE IT! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING...BLESSINGS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Hello Regis,

Great symbolism represented in this poem . . . quite superlative!!


Best regards,

Lance

Nicely said, Regis. Sometimes it's easier to whittle the time away in our fantasies rather than face trials. Your offer of friendship in this poem says a lot about you. Being a friend means forcing someone to see the truth as well as offering support - which can be difficult to do when you care for someone. Hugs~
Sheila

The human mind is extremly complex, and many are incapable of seeing the innerself. Your poem says it all. Great incite . I hope the person gets help , before the fall is complete.....M

I see that this piece receive a lot of feed back.Hmm. Let's see what I can say.........This peice is heavier than one realizes. I liked the way you used imagery here as well as the condensity of what these words mean. Thanks for sharing Reg.

(((HUGS)))

Indeed Regis..a friend like YOU is a gift beyond expression..what " I " would give to have such a friend..
Bless you Regis..never change ...always remain the splendid soul you are..I know you would never give up on anyone..bless you for being you..
I've saved this piece so that I will be reminded that a noble soul such as yourself really does exist!
excpetional work indeed..
vesna..:)

a scary write but I fear we all know someone who comes to mind with this one! great pece!

We care, We try, and we hope to help, but no matter how hard we try those in need have to reach out too, before we can truly help them.
excellent and compassionate write. Pierre.

As Suzie says, wise counsel. But sometimes I envy those who can be totally consumed by pleasant fantasy. :-) Hope the play went well. Or are you still rehearsing? ~~Nordette

A poem of wise counsel to a friend from a friend...
Thank you sharing your loving concern!
Love, Suzie :-D

Sagacious words my friend, such an offer of friendship should not be ignored.

Paul;-)

I like your idea that compassion is the answer to most problems and this poem exemplifies this trait of yours. I've been down the slippery slope before and wish that you had been there.

Only sincere friends can offer such a hand but when the receiving end has no eyes to see the looming danger or has no heart to face truth then nothing could be done to save someone from sliding into the sands of horror and despondency. As usual I liked this one very much. Great poem

Beautiful indeed! Your words are so true. We all slide down that slippery slope from time to time and it's nice to have a good friend to bring us back to reality.

good write!

I picture them failing--right before our eyes. If they would only reach out and grasp the help we offer. [remembering a brilliant friend, long gone to cocaine and paranoia]

Ron

Powerfully written. The words convey a plea so eloquent and sincere. I hope the friend this was penned for heard the words and took them to heart. Beautiful thoughts captured in perfect words.

Wow- as 1st I'm thinking, your friend is feeling Positive and don't want to see REality! but, now as I really think of your expressions Reg... I hope that friend grabs your extended hand in plenty of time. YOur friendship I have always valued my friend ~ Great Poem! Love & Light, Warmly,*She*oxo

I can't quite grab that hand, can you move it closer...? ;) me & he

Now, this kinda writing I can stand by. Great write. I pray you have the wisdom your friend needs right now. Rho, and I are always available for prayer and input. lovya and good work. Rocky

Thanks for sharing.

Some so weak
they cannot grasp a hand held out
others are blind
cannot see it
A few
light as feathers
dont know they landed

I land watermelon-like

lol

What a lovely write and so moving. Your words too seem to move with an ever increasing speed like going down that slide.

Regis,
James Taylor's song 'You've got a Friend' never said it any better!

Blessed is the one who calls YOU, "friend".

Will pray the other party takes your hand.....in time.

Love&Hugs, Rhonda

Your grace shines through with intense passion in this truly poetic write. I really enjoyed the truth in this poem.

Reminds me of climbers tethered together on a sheer rock face... the trust and vulnerability; the love and mutual commitment; the strength, determination and loyalty in this situation of co-dependence. The best of friendships are just that, Regis, as you so amply demonstrate here. Words we may often not wish to have to hear... but a true friend tells us what is needful irrespective of the risk of love lost. As such, love will only deepen as a result, if the friendship is true and also one of mutual respect. I am delighted by this. Succinct and powerfully visual. LOL K xx

A deeply moving and astonishingly open declaration of compassion and friendship. Inspires the reader to examine the quality of friendship in one's own life.
Aberjhani

You have done such a good job, I feel anxious. . .could be describing me, much of the time. Love to escape, hate to come back! What a wise choice you made by way of illustrating this thought-provoking
piece. Just perfect. Makes me wonder if you made alterations. . .or perhaps designed the graphic yourself? Love it! Just sign me Hope Togitbak Ithink <3

It's nice to have a friend, when life is taking you down.
Nice work

Peace and sunshine

WOW. P O W E R F U L writing here, Regis; well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

We all need friends like you. :) Glad you're mine.

I am honored to be your friend, Regis! Very well done poem; very well penned! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami, Karen Lynn. :)

The sad truth is that to one degree or another, we all fit into this.
It takes courage to write about it.
God Bless,
Lew

Oh Regis, so painfully poignant, I hope they hear you and reach out for your hand, this just touched my heart this morning, beautifully written,

Reindeer

I fear many are sliding down the slippery slope of delusion these days, Regis, but hopefully, you will be able to help your friend.

It is hard when you see another falling. Great write.

your friend is lucky to have a friend like you who can also write such an impassioned poem didcated to helping in a time of need ...

Yes, splendid, Regis. So often we need a friend to see what we can't...your friend is lucky to have you.

The picture is beautiful.
Gina

Regis, a powerful plea which I hope your friend hears and takes your offered hand as a true friend,when one is needed the most.Splendid write!

Love,
Eileen

Wow! very well done...
so sad for someone to slide down that slippery slope uncomprehending reality..

ann

Gosh I had a dear friend who got really messed up on drugs that this reminds me of. God Bless~`*

You are a good friend! A friend in need is a friend indeed!

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)

We all need such a friend at some point. Yet most are not so blessed...

Excellent definition of the power and frustration of friendship.

Connie

This is indeed as RM said a wonderful gesture from one friend to another and one that if not acknowledged on earth will be by a higher power. Well stated Reg.

FEe

What a beautiful offer of true friendship! I hope all who sees will take heed of that slope... including me, lest it BE me!

RM Green

I have to agree with Susan here, Regis. We all have friends who could use a helping hand. Well done. Thank you for posting.

God Bless
Lena

The wonderful thing about poetry is although you have one person in mind when moved by the Muse...you reach out to many others who need the same compassion. Thank you.
Susan

This one is compassionate and soothing for one that is in need of a true friend. Beautiful work and perfect pic for this blessings & Peace & Love Regis.

Joselyn

ahhh, regis, are you speaking to ME?? heh heh, bet there's lots of us who might think the same. I've found that friends or not-friends alike usually do not want to listen to any warnings. Sometimes I speak up anyway.

As a piece of writing... I LIKE this one. It flows; the imagery is wonderful, gives the mind's eye something along with the concept. Nicely done.

Most of all, I appreciate your heart. It beats with love for us all.
judith

now that is what I call neighborly love. Excellent simile with a positive message.

awesome imagery...I like the picture you painted of this person flying down a slope of illusion, not looking at the realities he flies past. It will be a hard landing.

Susan

Only in truest friendship could these words of warning be spoken...it's the heeding tham that's the hard part when one you care for and want to protect is so blind. Friends like you are rare indeed.
The graphic takes on a philosophical tune after reading the poem!
Taylor

This poem expresses such despair with a plea of offered hope.. very moving.

Myrna

Sighhhhhhh....catch me here I come...thank you for caring dear one!!

Love TinkaSweets

This person you speak of cheats at cards, the split-hoof devil and not the gold-footed idol with free access to the Goddesses...two sides of the same person, the white angel and the howling harridan...

Sage

Friends like this should be espoused by the nightly news and have effigies erected to them in every city hall.

An outstretched hand for someone you care about, Dear Regis, is quite rare in this world of MEISM! I commend you deeply for writing this reminder of one of the most important resposibilities we have to one another - caring!

Oodles of kudos and Benisons ...
Richard Lloyd cederberg

Ok, I'm holding on Reg! I'm blonde so delusion sort of goes with the territory! hee hee! This is a lovely, caring, gentle write my friend...Love, Michelle

Reg

Reminded me of the classic Paul Simon song, " Slip...Sliding Away "..
A helping hand extended in fraternal relations ..

Peter

Regis
this is a Well Penned piece
as all your presentations are
I truely enjoye reading your work.

Peace
William