FROM THE POET

This is a series of poems written by John Svododa over a number of years. There are times of peak-where numerous poems were written & there are also times of lows where there are long periods between each poem. As the author is trying to reach a goal of 1001 (and then retire!!) it was never envisaged that this would be done over a short period of time. Poems can be humorous, ridiculing someone or something, show a meaning of hurt or love or even project feelings that not necessarily be directed to the same person/thing, can be a reflection of life or to be life. Most poems are trying to send a message to the reader be it not understandable or nonsense.

The idea of this poet is not to have any ill feelings against anyone but to be read by young whom can learn about life – and by the elderly look back at what could have been. Some are very personal- but who cares when you are currently living in a life that has total enjoyment. Suggestion is not to criticize but to take in the enjoyment of creative poetry make it meaningful and thus may be you can be an author.

SO NOW:

Please Read On!

Monday, 13 October 1986

Poem Number 188 - The 'Today' And 'Past' Friends - 13/10/1986

A true friend or a true evil-minded friend,
Is one of our prolonging constant thoughts, running inside our head.
When we look at the ‘today’ and the ‘past’ friends,
How many can we actually say are true blooded friends?

To answer this, is to think back to five or ten years ago,
And count slowly on your fingertips, the number of these ‘past’ friends.
Write them down, whether it is a hundred or one,
Include your wife, husband, parents, in-laws or partner.

Now do the same for your ‘today’ friends, carefully,
Write these down, whether it is a hundred or one.
If you’ve increased by a majority, you know that is because of growing up yourself:
You’ve changed your lifestyle and standards, leaving the real and only credit, to you!

Then again, if you’ve decreased by one or more,
You’ll have to lay your cards on the floor.
And talks to yourself, in why aren’t you satisfied.
If so, try changing your life to meet more people, so they bring happiness into your life. 
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