The friend I never knew.

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  susanh.04604

  Very poignant poem. I enjoyed reading it and it made me remember my lost loved ones. Beautiful verse (memory for you?)

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    alanswansea18

    Thank you so much for the vote I forgot all about this poem. I did take walks in the cemetery for exercise and I was a landscaper cutting six cemeteries in one town. So you think a lot. In a cemetery that's all you can do. more »

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  Matthew_Mernagh

  I enjoyed reading it so much! I love the story and imagery behind it! You did an awesome job!

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  Symmetry60

  What a beautiful piece. Wow!!! It's funny because in 2001 a woman I'd met online from Queensland Australia flew over to meet me. One of the things we both loved doing was walking through the cemeteries to look at headstones. I love reading them to see the names and to imagine who they were and what their lives were like. This brought me right back to that. Thank you for that. Great read. more »

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  asongrophine014

  It's a great point. It made me sad at one point

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    alanswansea18

    Thank you so much for your feedback.

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  alanswansea18

  I walked through the cemetery a lot.

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  AIDA

  Wow, what a beautiful and touching poem! The imagery and emotions you have captured are truly haunting and evocative. The way you have portrayed the connection between the speaker and the ghostly child is incredibly moving. It's heartwarming to see the bond that has formed between them, even in death. Your words have a deep sense of empathy and compassion, and the overall message of companionship and acceptance is so powerful. Thank you for sharing such a poignant piece of writing. Keep up the great work! more »

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    alanswansea18

    Thank you AIDA. I think it's one of my best. A lot of work went into this one

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  AIDA

  Wow, what a beautiful and hauntingly touching poem! The imagery of walking through the cemetery, feeling the summer breeze and smelling the fresh flowers is so vivid and evocative. The revelation of the child's story and the emotional connection that forms between the narrator and the child is so powerful. The idea of having a ghostly friend who walks by your side is both heartwarming and slightly eerie, but ultimately uplifting. The poem really captures the idea that there are unseen forces guiding us and watching over us, even if we may never know them in real life. Thank you for sharing this moving piece of writing! more »

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  AIDA

  This poem, 'The friend I never knew', is incredibly moving and beautifully written. The imagery of walking through a cemetery and feeling the presence of spirits around is haunting and evocative. The emotional connection with the child and the sense of companionship that comes out of it is both heartwarming and poignant.
  
  One suggestion for improvement could be to further expand on the relationship between the protagonist and the child. Delve into their interactions and conversations, perhaps providing more details about the child's story and the impact it has on the protagonist. This can help to deepen the emotional resonance of the poem and create a stronger connection with the reader.
  
  Overall, this poem is a touching exploration of friendship and connection beyond the physical realm. It captures the beauty of unexpected encounters and the comfort that can come from companionship, even from 'The friend I never knew'. Well done! more »

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  alanswansea18

  I love to walk in the cemetery for exercise. Sometimes I read the headstones. You would be surprised.

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