~impressions Poem by Adeline Foster

~impressions

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~ Impressions

Important, first impressions,
For we all seek to impress.
Deceptive, first impressions,
If we meet one in distress.
Trust those first impressions
But account for man's duress.

Important, first impressions,
For they set acquaintance pace.
Inclement first impressions
Many years may not erase,
As friendship bears impressions
Of that first discomfort's trace.

Reject the first impressions
Of one who would deceive
By flattering impressions,
‘Tis a fool who would believe,
And bitter last impressions
Are the insults you'll receive.

Friday, December 30, 2011
Topic(s) of this poem: greetings,poem
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dave Walker 30 December 2011

Like this. A really beautiful flow to it.

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Tsira Gogeshvili 05 January 2012

Very beautiful sincerity... I liked this a line: For they set acquaintance pace.. Thank you for nice words Adeline.. Tsira

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Binish Cd 06 January 2012

a poem which came out from an experienced life.........realities of the relationships..........

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Rigzin Namgyal 07 January 2012

..great write..powerful words..

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Smoky Hoss 07 January 2012

Wonderful poem, very moving. Your poetry is outstanding.

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Allotey Abossey 11 September 2015

Good work... Thanks for sharing

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Kim Barney 29 July 2015

Sometimes first impressions can be accurate - - if the person is being himself and not just acting for our benefit. Well written.

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Reginald Francois 07 February 2012

a good point about first impression and how the affects us lovely

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Walterrean Salley 28 January 2012

Great advice on an important subject. Thanks.10

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Marcus Mckinley 28 January 2012

like a footprint on the moon. there until we tread again.

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Adeline Foster

Adeline Foster

Instructor of poetry, Hagerstown, MD
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