A reminder to extend an olive branch… where possible.
Let us sup of the dignity of kindness and humility…
Yesterday,
a tear caught the sun, whole
and rolled down your cheek
as we drove along the M31.
Transfixed
in that moment, now etched
in my mind; immortalised in my heart,
sealed in memory, that tenderest of trysts;
our secret.
You bared your deepest groanings,
mourning your greatest loss
this side of heaven.
As I wiped the wetness from your face
with my fingertips,
I could be no nearer to you,
offering devout friendship.
Caught in that moment,
what strangeness it is
to have little else to give
other than being by your side,
always.
No wise words to speak,
no comfort for unworded dissolution,
but to keep a steady hand on the wheel
toward the rest of our lives…
and drive
The music blaring,
our chests heaving;
Why is it that when your friend's heart breaks,
your heart breaks along?
The horizon receding, re-emerging,
until I pull the handbrake
in front of your house,
and stop.
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The greatest loss this side of heaven, is surely one that can only be disclosed to the closest of friends. You penned this poem with absolute depth and feeling. A wonderful write of love unspoken. Well done arqios.
One of the few that was actually drawn directly from autobiographical material. Hence, the difficulty in getting it out, this one being about 20 years ago now. Thanks so much for your much welcome and greatly appreciated visit and response.
A beautifully written piece of poetry, riddled with tenderness and love, and i feel the love was never actually made public. Well worth the read, Thank you
Well read, friend! They would not want it public, I don’t think. The situation may have changed by now. But that’s another story for another day. Thanks again. 🙏🏻
You are very welcome
Most tender and at the time most splendid in images this poem speaks to the heart of anyone that has ever held another dear. Lovely
Thank you Soren. There are several persons like this in our lifetime. 🙏🏻
This poem gives a very excellent and true vision of what unspoken love is... very touching and sincere. Best wishes,
Thanks kindly 🙏🏻
Wonderful write that really tears at the heartstrings my friend. This expresses love a much a deeper level than is oft written about, imho. Well done, friend! 🌹👏
Thank you friend 🙏🏻
You are welcome! 🙏🖤🐦⬛
True friendship is such a blessing arqios.
Andy
Indeed, thanks Andy 🙏🏻
Once again, Strange. I just Published ‘I hate to see you Cry’ and your Poem is of similar theme.
Yes to stand back and see someone you Love suffer is unbearable. Good Poem.
Oh wow. Could it be a seasonal thing? This was written in 2005 and decided to ‘repost’ with minor edits. But the emotions and scenario remain the same. Could it be minds thinking alike or along parallel lines? Yes, something unbearable can vicariously be borne through poetic catharsis. Or is it is I think. Thanks kindly 🙏🏻
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