A Meeting with friends

Not really a poem, but you get the jest...

A Meeting with friends

 

Today, I am meeting with a few friends.

Upon waking, I met with FRUSTRATION,

A friend I can’t seem to get to leave.

 

STRESS, arrived shortly thereafter to

help me start the day in an aggressive way.

 

DISAPPOINTMENT , a friend I wish I

had never met, followed .

 

RESPONSIBILITY, the friend I embrace and resent,

made an appearance as well, urging me to push forward.

 

REMORSE AND REGRET, the Siamese twins, are the

criminal element of the gang, often putting me in uncomfortable positions.

 

Then, there is HOPE. She’s the one friend I am very careful with.

Too little of her and life doesn’t seem worth living.

Too much of her, causes DISAPPOINTMENT, FRUSTRATION, REGRET AND REMORSE

to beat her down, putting her back in her place...where she belongs...

Sitting anxiously, in the back of the room, overshadowed by her more dominate "friends".

 

Sandra Ferrara Gentry 2008

Author's Note

just let me know what you think :)

Reviews

[Ralphy]

This is exceptional. I would never thought of this format. I loved the way you identified each friends�frustration, stress, disappointment, responsibility�etc But my favorite was the fine line of Hope. Too little, life falls short, too much, full of disappointment�This is a great write. Thank you�

[BrightEyes]

I loved this - the personification of all of these traits - especially since I have multiple daily meetings with all of the ones mentioned first - and not enough meetings with the last lately. Sometimes they switch up the order - but they all show up. The worst is when Hope shows up first - only to be swallowed up by the rest - which happens - and why I loved the ending here. great job.

laura

[The Tao of Bri]

Larder than life they are and cool idea in the personification as they indeed seem to be antagonists and allies in certain times.. brain flash!

[Ladysue]

Sandra you couldn't have said it better. I for one can relate to this as so many I am sure will. I love how you did this. You captured it accurately and with humor. Hope, we all need that, but as you said too much or too little leads to despair. Really a very insightful and thought provoking piece. Balancing and learning to deal with these friends is the key. Each friend you speak about in this piece we need in our lives to learn, but sometimes in the daily grind they can become overwhelming, but as you so well put it hope is our most prominent and best friend. A brilliant write, Sandra!!!

[R J Askew]

I enjoyed this poem. The title turns out to be delightfully ironic. I got a pleasant little surprise when I cottoned on to your plan. Then I imagine most readers will read to see which of the frineds they are acquainted with and how closely. Despite the downbeat tone of the poem it's wry humour seems to be its hallmark and the humour is positive as it says 'Ok you lot, I know your game...I have your measure.' I am fully signed up to your view on responsibility. But the nicest part for me was the wit of 'siamest twins'. Your analysis of hope is very good, very wise, feels right.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

An interesting synopsis of self examination. As I read through your piece, a picture of an individual wrestling their strongholds in life came into focus. I could see the weariness caused by their aims being thwarted and their desires being unsatisfied (frustration). Something hoped for did not come about (disappointment) and their position of being accountable (responsibility) was now being questioned. This brought on a strong feeling of guilt (remorse) and a sense of loss (regret) that they should have done things differently. However, The individual held onto a feeling that something desirable is likely to happen, which would bring about a positive change (hope)

Great composition - certainly tested my 'little grey cells' and got me thinking!

God's Blessing
Phillozofee

[The Viking]

Interesting take on daily life. I like how you worded hope, because it's true. Too little of her, and you have no reason to continue on putting up with frustration, stress, and disappointment's bullshit, but too much of her makes you think you can achieve the impossible, and that's when those other guys bring you crashing back to reality, and send hope beaten and bruised back into a dark corner. It's almost like you need the negative to keep the positive in check. A song for the optimists. Nicely done. And thanks for the review on "After the Attack". Much appreciated.

[V. K. Harris]

So very true in my life as well, Excellent write.

[Spirit <White Wolf&g..]

oh my this is kinda kool. lol I like it a lot n_n

[Tamme]

This is awesome! So identifiable for many people... Especially with my mom so I am going to forward this along to her if you don't mind.

[Imperfection]

True to life.

I meet some of these friends everyday. We fight, we argue but they've still stuck by me.
:-))
Very relatable.

Brilliant write.