A Question of Friendship
I saw you as you walked by, friend, head held down,
Contemplating the road ahead?
Pondering each step precariously as if it were your last.
Where are you going?
Is there room for one more on your journey?
I’ll help you carry the load.
About this poem
We are our brother's keeper. We all need a friend. This poem emphasizes the need to get involved in the emotional needs of others.
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Written on January 30, 2019
Submitted by JaelWright on May 11, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Scheme | ABCDEF |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 237 |
| Words | 49 |
| Stanzas | 1 |
| Stanza Lengths | 6 |
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