Review: A Golden Chain by Helen Steiner Rice

A Review of A Golden Chain by Helen Steiner Rice

Venice Karla Sison

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This poem is about friendship. The author shows the similarities between a golden chain and a friend. In the first paragraph, it is stated that the links represent the friends that are treasured and are important. They are compared to rare gems that are considered to be very precious. In the second paragraph, it explains the foundation made in friendship. The happy memories and true love given by two friends to form their relationship. It also shows how tight the bond between two friends is. In the third paragraph, it explains that nothing could destroy friendship; not even time. As long as the person remembers the memories that make him/her happy, he/she will not forget their relationship as friends. In the fourth paragraph, it explains that nothing is more valuable than friendship. Having a friend that truly understands you has a higher value than gold. In the fifth paragraph, it explains that the "Golden Chain of Friendship" is a firm and blessed bond between two people. Their similar and alike hearts combine and become stronger as time passes.

I chose this poem because it makes me reminisce the happy memories I had with my friends. This poem made me realize that friends should be treasured because not everyone would be there to help and support you. It made me realize that not everyone could be considered as a true friend. I remember the time when I had my first day in high school, I was so shy because I don't know anyone in my section. After a few weeks, I had a couple of friends and I became so close to them. As the years go by, I became a fourth year student. My friends from first year were still my friends. I also gained new friends. I managed to balance my relationship between my old and new friends. I wanted to give my time to them as much as possible. They help me in relieving the stress I'm feeling at school and at home. They always try to make me smile whenever I'm down or whenever I have problems. The foundation of our relationship was built with happy and sad memories. We've all been through good and bad times together. I've realized that the memories I had with my friends are very precious to me. I value it more than the material things that I have. In the future, I will do my best in creating friendships that will make my friends and I happy. I will create happy memories with them too. I will try to give them the happiness that was given to me by my other friends.  I would also continue to manage my time with my high school friends and college friends. I would focus on strengthening my relationship with them. I would make sure that our relationship would be like this golden chain, a strong, firm and treasured bond that nothing could ever break or destroy; not even time.