You Wanna Be My Friend?

Sorry, but I just don't understand the random friend requests. Read on, and if you still dare.........

A friend you want to make of me

I'm really quite impressed

You've never spoken to me

so what's up with this request?

I've never read a word you wrote

nor have you read a one of mine

what makes you oh so certain

that we'd suit each other fine?

If you want to be my friend here

send a message, review a poem

Or I'll simply select "forget it"

and you'll sit there all alone

 

Now lest you think I'm shallow

or compassion do I lack

it's nothing really personal

its simply white or black

I mean no slight, or offense at all

and I'm sure you're very nice

but I'm up to here with hollow friends

and acquaintances in life

So if you want to get to know me

In kind I will do the same

But if you're looking to boost your numbers up

I'm afraid I don't play that game

 

 

Reviews

[Michael G.]

This is oh so very true. I get them also out of the blue.
First I go and look at their "about me," just to see who they are. Usually I find nothing there. That usually stops me from going further. Or I may read something they've written to see if there is anything I find interesting. If so, I may review. Most times, I will read and not review because I found nothing to interest me.
Obviously, their idea of "friend" is totally different than mine.
(And I would have asked to become your friend after reading this, if we weren't already.)
Fun, accurate, call it like it is write. Good stuff, here.

[LA Lorena]

thanks Michael, glad you enjoyed it!

[MOON]

Wonderful flowing write and so true.

[Ken Simm.]

Could not agree more. And you don't have to review me. Oh you have done albeit by proxy. Witty and pithy.

[LA Lorena]

Oh, you are THAT Ken! The one who wrote that lovely poem with our Emma? After that write, I've got you on my radar! Kudos to you both for that seamless wonderful piece!

[emmajoy]

Laughing all the way to the total! Over the years it's amazing how many people have called in, left invitations but disappeared into space. Then, when they find they're short a few reviews, turn up like like fairy godmothers .. not! I so agree with you, think one has to not only look at the cover but read a few pages of the book too! Its grrrrrreat to have you back, you say it as it is! :)

[Patrick Henry]

Awesome!! I am with Micheal on this. I have read your poems "a few" and if I didn't comment on anything, I would expect to find myself not brave enough to "request" your page.... to just fill another spot on your friend list. And for what? lol I WILL be back, because if I am entertained or curious..... why not? I, personally, have not accepted requests, but that is only because I don't wish to offend anyone of my OWN poems and if they just read one or two. Clever poem, LA, and it needed to be said.... even if "sweetly". lol I don't think I've ever written that word before... sweetly. : ) xoxo -Mark

[LA Lorena]

Thank you Mark. It's nice to meet you. Thanks for the read and review, and the honour of being your first ;)

[Whiskurz]

I love rhyme and rhythm......Enjoyed the write......Whisk

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha, Ha I share your feelings!

[LA Lorena]

thanks for reading, and for your comments. you are the first brave soul to friend request me since I penned this! welcome!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You know what they say. No sense no feeling! I am thick skinned lol

[†Tracey†]

I love the ones where they send you a request and say they've been reading all your work and could I accept their friend request and read and review them.. Um.. really ? You've been reading my work with zero reviews but you want me to sit down and read and review you.. Or you add them.. and never once hear from them again lmao..

[LA Lorena]

I'm particularily fond of the ones that come out of nowhere. You have never seen or heard from this person before, or had any interaction at all. I just don't get it!

Thanks for dropping in and reading my rant of the day. Nice to meet you!

[FJ Davis]

Well, to be perfectly honest, LA, being your friend wasn't my first choice--there was no "Wants to be your lover" button.
Great, tight little piece! (The poem.)

[LA Lorena]

Frank, you are damned incorrigable. No wonder I adore you so!

[LA Lorena]

I added another stanza while you were reviewing. I hope it still passes as a tight little piece. ;)

[FJ Davis]

Excellent extension.
Still tight, baby!