My friend for a reason

But you ran when you thought I had need.

I was your friend for all time and I thought you were mine,

But now things have changed and there’s no going back.

A storm now and then doesn’t shake me.

But I’ve learned a while back it takes two hands to clap,

And I’ll wait till you’re ready to join me.

To accept your mistake and move on.

I’m your friend for all seasons but you judge by your standards,

And I won’t make an effort – I know you need time.

And I hope that you’ve learned, that you take a new road.

And that maybe someday when it all blows away,

You’ll come back more mature having learned to be true.

And maybe by then I’ll have reason to be,

Your friend for all seasons.

Again.

Published by Anitaelise

Anitaelise teaches piano lessons at Anitaelise Piano Studio and writes poetry and essays at The Relaxed Housekeeper. View more posts

Sadah says:

March 12, 2018 at 4:14 pm

This is lovely.

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1. Eliza says:
  
  March 12, 2018 at 4:40 pm
  
  Thanks so much Sadah!
  
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    March 12, 2018 at 4:42 pm
    
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  2. Eliza says:
    
    March 16, 2018 at 9:39 pm
    
    Hi Sadah, it looks interesting! Thanks for the invite, will take a look at it and get back to you.
    
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    March 16, 2018 at 9:47 pm
    
    Sure.
    
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Forestwood says:

March 12, 2018 at 5:59 pm

This is a great poem. I especially like the lines and the bold heading format you have chosen.
These words you used are a delight to read:
But I’ve learned a while back.

It takes two hands to clap.
And I’ll wait till you’re ready to join me.
This is a lovely reminder not to be judgemental of dearest ones. Thanks so much for that.

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1. Eliza says:
  
  March 12, 2018 at 6:19 pm
  
  Thank you so much for sharing that. It’s why I write.
  
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