May Your House Be Too Small

Summary

The website content is a poetic reflection on the value of friendship, suggesting that a house filled with friends is a sign of wealth beyond material possessions.

Abstract

The web content presents a heartfelt poem titled "May Your House Be Too Small" which is part of the "Poember December" series. It conveys an Irish proverb that wishes for a home overflowing with friends, emphasizing the depth and significance of true friendship over the transient nature of internet fame. The poem distinguishes between the multitude of online followers and the select few who qualify as genuine friends, highlighting the personal touch that true-blue friends bring to one's life. It also touches on the practicality of not being able to accommodate all friends at once, suggesting the possibility of spreading visits over time. The author, John Hansen, an Australian writer, concludes by wishing readers a life rich in friendships that cannot be contained within the confines of their homes. The content also includes images attributed to Garik Barseghyan and a link to the full poem on Medium.

Opinions

The author values genuine friendships over the quantity of online followers or fans.
True friends are seen as a source of personal connection and enrichment in one's life.
The poem suggests that the warmth of friendship is a greater measure of wealth than the size of one's home.
It is implied that the journey of life is uncertain, but having a multitude of friends makes it worthwhile.
The author acknowledges the impracticality of hosting all friends at once but proposes rotational gatherings as a solution.
There is an appreciation for the patience and understanding of true friends, who would not mind visiting at different times.
The content reflects a hopeful perspective on maintaining connections with friends, despite physical and temporal constraints.

To Hold All Your Friends

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May your house be too small to hold all your friends. ~Irish Proverb

To have thousands of fans Is an Internet trend, But only a handful, Can be called true friends.

Family may follow, And school friends and such, But true-blue friends may add, A personal touch.

No matter what platform Your fan base extends, May your house be too small, To hold all your friends.

Medium followers, Old, young, big, or small, Are more than just readers, They’re friends to us all.

If those you are close to In number have grown, I hope there’s too many, To fit in your home.

Though you may think it rude To turn some away, You can invite the rest, To call the next day.

If their friendship is true, I’m sure they won’t mind, To come visit again, At a better time.

There’s no way of knowing, Where our journey ends. May your house be too small, To hold all your friends.

Image by Garik Barseghyan from Pixabay (Text added by Author via PicFont)

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May Your House Be Too Small

To Hold All Your Friends

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