Swing Or A Garland Comments

You carried the extended metaphor in its various representations fluidly and comfortably. I particularly enjoyed, however, the sudden shift at the end when the somewhat fatalistic, passivity of the reflection turns on itself and you skillfully extend the metaphor in a completely different direction—that we have an active role to play in 'pruning' our relationships. (creepers, hehe)

I love this Rini. We all meet these kinds of friends who are seasonal.10

A pragmatic write! Loved your expression Rini...10

A wonderful poem that depicts different kinds of friends. A very perceptive and well penned write.

This is a great poem about friends.