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True Friend

A modern tale

By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew PrimousPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
True Friend
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There was a certain gentle woman

Who happened to own land

She rented to her neighbors

And gave them liens on paying her back. Your love and affection has warmed my heart for years. What is money between friends? What is bills between neighbors? And they replied, you are much too kind dear woman and fellow neighbor.

It happened that this landowner's accountant gave up on her and her lawyer refused to help her and the government threatened to take her land due to back taxes. Frustrated and devastated, she beg for help and no one understood how to console her problems. She fell under the counsel of a local businesswoman who suggested she collects unpaid rent helping her to plan payment. The landowner feared losing her reputation however convinced by the local businesswoman, she unwillingly comply. The neighbors went in a uproar and demand an answer. The landowner with her business friend responded, I gave you food and asked for nothing. I gave you homes and did not charge. I loved your families and treated them like my own. It has come that I can't save anyone anymore not even myself. She found out who her true friends were that time and never let anyone take advantage of her again

performance poetry

About the Creator

Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous

Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee

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