Words on a much older friend

[markdohle]

Words from a much older friend

Don’t be afraid to push I was told by a much older friend,

just don’t be surprised when you get a shove back,

it is how you learn your strength and experience your weaknesses.

Speak up, and if you over do it, well, there is a next time,

apologies if need be, for in that you learn your own limits

and when you step over them, which will happen more often than you would wish,

you will not be afraid to admit fault.

Best to be assertive, this drives less people crazy,

than passive aggression, a game from which no one wins,

best to stay away from those who have this trait strong,

for they often don’t know the games they play,

it will drive you crazy.

Some need to be pursued others left alone;

we each have a list,

and all of us or on one list or another.

Friends are rare,

fight for them,

for the hole left will never heal

if a rift occurs,

don’t let pride get in the way.

Play your music loud, move you body,

don’t be afraid to try something new on the menu,

you will not be disappointed.

And don’t believe gossip,

find out yourself about someone before judging,

even then keep it to yourself if possible,

if not only tell those who need to know,

for slander destroys and is the tool of cowards

If someone gossips to you

be aware that you are next in line,

for one knife fits all backs

none are safe are immune;

only a fool will believe than a gossiping friend

will soon not turn on them.

Some need to be pursued others left alone,

we each have a list,

and all of us or on one list or another,

friends are rare,

fight for them,

for the hole left will never heal

if a rift occurs,

don’t let pride get in the way.

Play your music loud, move you body,

don’t be afraid to try something new on the menu,

you will not be disappointed.

And don’t believe gossip,

find out yourself about someone before judging,

even then keep it to yourself if possible,

if not only tell those who need to know,

for slander destroys and is the tool of cowards

If someone gossips to you

be aware that you are next in line,

for one knife fits all backs

none are safe are immune,

only a fool will believe than a gossiping friend

will soon not turn on them.

.Just words from a friend much older than I.