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I am asking because I care
And because I am interested in your well-being.
Too often you will come across someone who only asks this
Because they do not know what else to ask.
This is not so with me.
My feelings and my questions are genuine and sincere.

I see a sad expression on your face
And it troubles me to see you in this state.
I know that life does not always go the way we want it to
But I want you to know that there are some people in this
World that are willing to take time out of their day
To listen to someone, a friend, when in need.

What would life be like without friends?
With no one to share your feelings with?
We would be forced to keep them bottled up inside,
Letting them sit and fester like a
Gaping wound, only getting worse with time.

It is only with a true release of our emotions,
And a good cry that we can be free of the bondage
That they hold us in.

So do yourself a favor,
Next time someone asks you how you are doing,
Tell them. Release your feelings.
You might just be surprised at the
Compassion they send your way. [comments] => 8 [counter] => 193 [topic] => 63 [informant] => Zeldianus [notes] => [ihome] => 0 [alanguage] => english [acomm] => 0 [haspoll] => 0 [pollID] => 0 [score] => 19 [ratings] => 4 [editpoem] => 1 [associated] => [topicname] => hbadday )

How Are You?

Contributed by Zeldianus on Friday, 3rd June 2005 @ 10:19:02 PM in AEST
Topic: hbadday

How are you?
I am asking because I care
And because I am interested in your well-being.
Too often you will come across someone who only asks this
Because they do not know what else to ask.
This is not so with me.
My feelings and my questions are genuine and sincere.

I see a sad expression on your face
And it troubles me to see you in this state.
I know that life does not always go the way we want it to
But I want you to know that there are some people in this
World that are willing to take time out of their day
To listen to someone, a friend, when in need.

What would life be like without friends?
With no one to share your feelings with?
We would be forced to keep them bottled up inside,
Letting them sit and fester like a
Gaping wound, only getting worse with time.

It is only with a true release of our emotions,
And a good cry that we can be free of the bondage
That they hold us in.

So do yourself a favor,
Next time someone asks you how you are doing,
Tell them. Release your feelings.
You might just be surprised at the
Compassion they send your way.

Copyright © Zeldianus ... [ 2005-06-03 22:19:02]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: How Are You? (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Friday, 3rd June 2005 @ 10:23:18 PM AEST
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Good poem...but in New York...if you answer the "How are you" question..people say "dude, its just an expression"

Re: How Are You? (User Rating: 1 )
by ForeverAlone on Friday, 3rd June 2005 @ 10:25:00 PM AEST
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Very good write Seth, i like it, and its very meaningful too..nice job

~Clark

Re: How Are You? (User Rating: 1 )
by wlamom on Friday, 3rd June 2005 @ 11:37:23 PM AEST
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I am fine thanks for caring, great write!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: How Are You? (User Rating: 1 )
by Vampirequeen on Saturday, 4th June 2005 @ 01:12:34 AM AEST
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I have to agree this is a very good write.

Re: How Are You? (User Rating: 1 )
by MorningDove on Saturday, 4th June 2005 @ 09:08:49 AM AEST
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Seth, this is fantastic. What a wonderful world this could be if people truly meant what they said. So glad I don't live in New York or a big city anymore where people just do not have time for each other. Yes, it is wonderful to have friends to really talk to and care about. I think you should be an ambassador of feelings.
*smile*
Rita

Re: How Are You? (User Rating: 1 )
by hauntedscorp on Saturday, 4th June 2005 @ 12:56:40 PM AEST
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Well done Seth! You spoke of something that is sadly true, and luckily, those fortunate enough to call you a friend have someone they can count on...I especially liked the fourth stanza.
Scorp.

Re: How Are You? (User Rating: 1 )
by gwenevere on Saturday, 4th June 2005 @ 02:17:32 PM AEST
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Words of true wisdom.We all need true friends in our lives.Well done

Re: How Are You? (User Rating: 1 )
by OnAngelswings on Sunday, 5th June 2005 @ 08:59:18 AM AEST
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Seth...this is so gooood! I am homored to be one you call a friend....a person can't have to many true friends in ones life...we are blessed by them for sure!This is very good! I also am glad I don't live in NewYork...lol
Shari :)

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