It's seldom trouble comes alone. I've noticed this: When things go wrong
An' trouble comes a-visitin', it always brings a friend along;
Sometimes it's one you've known before, and then perhaps it's someone new
Who stretches out a helping hand an' stops to see what he can do.
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True. Simply written, no gew-gaws and fancy metaphors and annoying poetic tricks- -exactly so,10
Beautiful sentiments with a great message that's filled with blue collar wisdom, your going to go through life with troubles, but good friends can help trouble and its friends disappear. This is my first poem I've read of Guest and it was a great read.
Such a lovely and true poem. Impressive. One of my favorites!
Out of the troubles! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
This is so true of most of the people I know. When someone has trouble, they are there to offer their help. Very enjoyable poem by Edgar A. guest.
profound truths, I'm giving it a whopping 10