The Pleasures Of Friendship

Portrait of Stevie Smith
Stevie Smith 1902–1971

The pleasures of friendship are exquisite, How pleasant to go to a friend on a visit! I go to my friend, we walk on the grass, And the hours and moments like minutes pass.

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  1. Jessica Salinas United States

    My best friend in the whole world just left and reading this poem just inspired me. It calmed me down. Thankyou.

  2. Justine United States

    I'm sorry but I thought that that was a dumb poem I mean I have a best friend who just moved like 2 hours away and thats not what teengaers would say! We would talk about our memories with them or something....

  3. Gael United States

    I think whoever commented last obviously doesn't know what's going on.
    Maybe try reading the longer poems.
    She's amazing, you stupid 14 year old twats.

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