They slipped away in tiny betrayals:
silent sacrifices no one recognized,
promises tangled and broken like loose thread,
smiles stitched tight to hide cracks beneath.
I became the background noise, the steady hum—
holding fragments together with quiet hands,
enduring through storms none saw coming.
The one who listens without being heard;
the refuge everyone seeks but never questions: “Are you okay?”
One morning, without fanfare or witnesses—
just me and a mirror’s honest gaze—I paused.
No tears fell because exhaustion had stolen them long ago.
I spoke softly to my reflection:
“That’s enough.”
Almost seven years lived in silence and waiting;
now time bends toward something else—
perhaps even peace. never beg for help again.
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Friendship (
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Somber and sad. Words from someone who gave everything even when no one is looking. Vital energy wasted can be thought of immediately. The pain left a mark on us and will help us next time. I enjoyed it very much. I won't try to explain it much; you just know what it feels like. Thank you so much for sharing. Best regards.
I appreciate you stopping by and reading my poem. You are correct in every aspect. You saw everything I was saying. Thank you, Damaso
A poem of honesty to others and self and a pledge to self to not allow what has happened in the past. Recognition becomes resolution. Nicely written in poetic form
I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem. Thank you, Sorenbarrett
You are most welcome Friendship
A sad and touching write written with honesty and an open heart, hopefully now emerging from the darker days with commitment to not let the past happen again, nicely expressed and written
I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem.Thank you, Poetic Licence
You are very welcome
Perhaps you are one of the countless flowers which bloom in the shadows, like myself. I'm a violet. Trampled, crushed, mowed down, but bouncing back and smiling at the heavens so quietly. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Cheeky Missy, I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem.
Hello, Friendship,
Well they should have listened because your poems, prose and reviews are loaded to the brim with wisdom, knowledge, compassion and reverence. Those of deaf ears, their loss. Now you seem to have found peace, I sincerely hope you have. Another honest passage of splendid poetry.
Fond regards,
Tony.
My dearest Tony, I'm deeply grateful for your heartfelt words. I appreciate the time you took to read my poem and acknowledge my creativity. Most of all, you're absolutely right - life goes on, and people will be who they are, but I've found peace and acceptance in that reality. yours truly, Friendship.🙌❤️🙌
Hi friendship
This hits hard
I've often thought of writing about the missing friends from here
Been a bit scared incase I miss anyone (from your info)
Thoroughly enjoyed reading
Glad to discover your writing
Thank you, Peto, I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem.
Dear Friendship, my word my friend, you have certainly excelled with this fine example of the art I love so much .. Write on sister .. Neville
Thank you, Neville. I appreciate you taking the time to read my poem, and most of all for your kind words
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