I Believe That Internet Friends Are Real

For My Friend ....

By: AllAboutLaffs

Written on June 25th, 2011

You hold a mirror to my soul
My reflection will not fix you
You cannot lay me 'cross your wounds
And find the peace you seek

Where I am is where I've been
I'm wrapped in pain and joy
You cannot wear my history here
Your fabric is your own

The brightest color, the darkest hue
Show us who we are
You see your cloak as rags and tatters
I see a glowing star

layer after layer, myth after myth
You believe what you've been told
Covering up your heart and spirit
With lies from darkened souls

Accepting the game as it's being played
You add more desperate untruths
"Not good enough" your mantra now
You wear it like it's you

Peel away the filth of words and deeds
Rise up from crushing blows
It's you who stands there, shining still
It's you we came to know

Hold that mirror and gaze at you
Wondrous in your glowing
The cure .. the "fix" ... is you, you know
And knowing what you're knowing

By: AllAboutLaffs

Age: 61-65 , Male

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22 responses

growwhereyouglow

Oh my gosh...this was emotionally powerful yet warmly affectionate. I'm sure it was very much appreciated :}

Feb 13
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- AllAboutLaffs
  Yes, it did mean alot to my friend .... thanks, glow ....
  
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sierra33

Wow Laffs this is a very powerful piece of writing....I'm sooo glad you shared it with us..... Thanks...

Sep 25, 2012
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- AllAboutLaffs
  Thank you, sie ......
  
  Sep 25, 2012
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AllAboutLaffs

I'm glad you did, lilCuppa ..... sometimes, we need reminders .... :o))))

Sep 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

Sweet Pamster ... thank you for those words .... (((hugs)))

Jun 27, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

Thanks MT ....

Jun 25, 2011
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mtvlm

Nicely put...... Sure your friend will understand....

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

awwwww Liz ..... I know you understand ... thank you, sweetie

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

Thank you for your comment, Meha ....

Jun 25, 2011
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Mehameha

That was amazing. I felt it. keep up the great writing. We all appreciate it.

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

Thank you, LyNz .... I think we don't really know until we've walked in their shoes ... at least a little bit

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

Hey Annie ... glad you're :)-ing

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

mcGirly .... you are always so sweet to me ... (((hugs))) backatcha !!

Jun 25, 2011
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girlmcgirly

Laffs, this is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this part of yourself....Thank you for always sharing yourself with us. *hugs*

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

Wow Charlie !!! .... thank you !!

*Laffs opens tip jar* ..... LOL

Jun 25, 2011
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CharlieUniform

awww..... This is awesome!!!!

You are like ma guru! Do you want 20% of ma income?

Seriously..... this is lovely and I agree totally with the sentiment.

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

Thank you WiB ... quite a compliment from you .... (((hugs)))

Jun 25, 2011
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womaninbliss

yes, beautifully put AAL. heartfelt and wise.

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

Thanks Pix .... (((hugs)))

Jun 25, 2011
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pixelita

Beautiful Laffs!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they get it too!! :-)

Jun 25, 2011
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AllAboutLaffs

awwww ... thank you, Dee ... at one time or another, I think we've all been to this place ...

Thank you for the compliment, fmf .... I hope this person really gets it ...

Jun 25, 2011
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