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Friend So Long
by Daniel S. McTaggart → (All Poetry by Daniel S. McTaggart)
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Betrayal carries a sting that buries beneath the skin. And it's not a nice feeling.



FRIEND SO LONG

I handed this

friend

my heart, knowing
it would
be safe

we had known
each
other

so long

ago, so brief
a time

and I trusted him
with
my heart...

as soon as I was
out
of his sight

he took one look
at it
and squeezed

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 Reviews of "Friend So Long"
Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on October 11, 2007
Sadly some people do not think before they act...

Carole~

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on October 11, 2007
It is not fun to have one mess with the heart, it is painful,, time heals,,,,
Christine

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on October 11, 2007
Sounds as if you need a transplant, either of a heart or a friend...E

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on October 10, 2007
ouch!-a strong write, well done

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on October 10, 2007
Ooooo this sad piece comes with a bite, so sorry.....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Rafiriio Daniels
Reviewed on October 10, 2007
Nice offering of expression, keep poetry alive!

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on October 10, 2007
Very sad, all my best,holly

Reviewed on October 10, 2007
Ouch. Too much of heartsqueezing in today's apathetic, don't give a damn culture. Sad. Painfully penned--and felt! Well done, Daniel.

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

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo
Reviewed on October 10, 2007
He'll get his someday.

Kathy

Reviewed by William DeVault
Reviewed on October 10, 2007
Ouch! and I know the feeling...


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