I wrote this for a friend. Look out for each other x
When we’re in the hole,
There’s no map to guide us out,
No one there to listen,
However much we shout
But all it takes is one
To offer down a hand
Help us through the worst
Remind us we can stand
No one here is judging
We just want to see you smile
Take my hand and sit with me
Let’s talk a little while
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A Certain Point of View 
Lovely, Al. That reaching out can make a world of difference. ❤
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I truly believe it x ❤
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You are darling and I hope she reads this soon. xo
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I know she’s read it. I also know she’s not the only one in a hole. If everyone who reads this can do one small act of kindness, even just a smile, the world is suddenly that little bit brighter… 🙂
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Al that is beautiful. I am happy and honored to call you friend. ❤
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The honour is shared my friend ❤
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This is lovely. Reaching out to someone and offering a friendly ear can make such a world of difference 😉
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Thanks Judy… it’s something so simple, but something I think we could all do with being reminded of from time to time ❤
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Yes indeed 🙂
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Lovely. Warming words I needed to hear, even though it’s not for me. 🙂
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Thanks Emily. It hopefully applies to all, either in need of a hand, or able to offer it x
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Beautiful! 💖
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To be able to say that one has such a friend, as this, is humbling. It would be an honor to be “holed-up” with someone like you! 🙂
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What can I say? I’ve been inspired by my blogily, so this reflects on all of us xxx
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🙂
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Al, this is absolutely beautiful ❤️
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Thanks Rita… or do you want a new name to go with the shiny new blog?? 😀
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Nah, I just wanted to take it out of her face in the title. If they find me, it was meant to be. I will try to be good but there’s only so much of that I can do.
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That sounds a reasonable compromise. And hopefully stuff will work out great anyway, and there’s no problem! 🙂
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I hope so too. If night I could sell dirty limericks. You could help 😝
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I’m in 🙂
There was a young fellow from Bude…
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Who walked through the Town in the nude . . .
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His dong was so long…
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They created a song . . .
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That was exceedingly rude!
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Lmao –
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I want to write a Limerick with you guys! You’re a riot!
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Lol
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I am so sorry I’m so slow to get to this… I have so many emails and my kids are trying to destroy my house. (And if the insurance would buy me a new one, I’d let them… but alas, the dining room is not large enough for soccer. I mean “football”…)
I agree… we all need to look out for each other. (I personally need to look out for my head before I get whacked with a ball.) Clearly, we need to talk more… you’re a wonderful friend. This is so sweet (no matter how many times I read it). Thanks again so much for your support and friendship. Means so much to me…
I’m glad you posted this here… it’s a beautiful message. ♥♥♥
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I’m glad you like it, and that it helped even in a small way. Hope the house survives the football (and I love that you corrected that!) xxx
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I wouldn’t want to offend someone from one of my favorite places on earth. I may need a place to stay someday. 😀
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The couch is yours. With all the kids toys around, you’ll feel right at home!
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Sounds comfy. I’ll bring my umbrella. 🙂
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😀
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Oh, and by the way, yes… the words helped… which you wrote, so really, you helped… and I am grateful. I probably owe you now. 🙂
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“Someday, and that day may never come, I’ll call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, accept this poem as a gift on my daughter’s wedding day.” Or something like that 🙂
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Hahaha! Well, this is from an entirely different source, but for some reason, I wanted to say…. “I have a particular set of skills…” 🙂
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Love that film! 😀
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And especially that line. I use it often. 🙂
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Every time you tell off the kiddywinks, I hope
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Something like that… also the husband. 🙂 Today, the kids would not stop running in the house no matter what I said… so I told them if they fell, I was going to point and laugh. I’m so mean. 😀
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It’s not mean to say it – you need to get their attention and make a point. It’d be kinda mean to do it though. Even if they do deserve it. Bloody kids 😉
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Unfortunately, they know I never follow through with anything… I’m such a pushover. As my mom was before me… 😀
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It does seem a bit difficult to smile lately, Al. Good advice though; look our for each other. >
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Thanks Misky. It’s the most important advice of all x
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That made me tear up! ❤
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Very true, touching piece AI.
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Thank you, Fionn 🙂
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I saw the comment earlier and reading it again brings tears to my eyes. You are stellar!
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Another beautiful poem.
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It’s taken me a while to learn that sometimes being a good friend to another in need is simply to do exactly this – listen, hold a hand, bring a smile in your back pocket. Be able to sit together in silence if need be. Knowing someone is there can sometimes be the best help of all, beautifully expressed. ❤
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Friendship is comfortable silence x
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Truth.
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Your friend is lucky to have you as his/her friend.
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She seems to agree 🙂
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😀😀
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And now I know why I managed to find the words to express myself with you.
It’s funny how it started as me reaching out and ended up as you helping out.
I think you are right. This is a truth for everybody, we can all use it one day or another.
Thank you for being a great friend Al.
And a beautiful poet too!
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m in a bit of an editing hole at the moment Al, not sure when I will see daylight ever again! So your poem really spoke to me! My helping hands are my beta readers!
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Thanks Marje – I know that feeling! Glad your beta readers are there for you ❤
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absolutely priceless AI, and often that one hand can change a life for better!
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Absolutely!
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