Many of us modern-day humans hang out online with people we’ve never in person. The Internet is full of communities, and members of those communities sometimes become friends. But if you’ve never met someone in real life, are they really a friend? To answer that question, you’d first have to ask, “What is a friend?” And I suspect that answer is different for everybody. What Defines a Friend? Linguistically speaking, there are as many definitions of “friend” as there are dictionaries. The Oxford English Dictionary calls friendship “an informal relationship of mutual trust and intimacy.” The Russian Ozhegov Dictionary agrees trust is key, defining friendship as “a close relationship, based on mutual trust, affection and unity of interests.” Merriam-Webster offers several definitions, including “a favored companion.” I would say someone is a friend if you enjoy each other’s company and care about each other’s well-being. My friends are people I’ve bonded with in some way – perhaps via s
This was lovely Jen. The descriptions are vivid and you've captured the setting beautifully through what happens. The final stanza also reads like a wonderful metaphor for life and death
ReplyDeleteI love the final stanza. Thanks, Jen.
ReplyDeleteI liked the various scenes you have presented here, if I interpreted the poem correctly. Concise and vivid. The ending stanza is beautifully written.
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