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SAHIBA Mar 2024
the people whom u think will stay till the end
will always leave at the end
don't worry the only thing they leave with
will be the pain
SAHIBA Feb 2024
so how does it feel now?? they asked
i feel myself like
finally after eternity of tears
Zywa Feb 2024
I count all my friends

and am left with five fingers --


to shake hands with you!
Poem "Een hand" ("A hand", 2003, Bart Moeyaert)

Collection "Skin-contact"
Bundle of mischief,
Yet so friendly bond.
Bringing smile on my face,
Whenever they're around.
Living a little more,
With their Presence of mind.
A Divine Connection we share,
Which has no Despair.
Full of vigour,
Spreading energetic odour.
My People they are.
This vibe is so rare!
J J Feb 2024
Nothing happens and as long as I'm sedated nothing can go about it's way blissfully

I can't stand to live another day across from you
But you know where I am if you need a place to stay

I've mistaken my killer for my twin before
And the aftermath is me left alone to answer:
What else have I got to lose?

Dart your eyes to the floor and keep them
there when you see me passing.
I don't bask in your fear, don't misunderstand me, I want the best for you that much has never changed
  nor will it ever

You just owe me as much to carry the burden of knowing me beyond skindeep head on lap fingers claw thru my hair cancelling out the noise nextroom and lets me think I could sleep if I wanted to,

Who'd you think you are to tell others I was never grateful?
My grace is all I've had for a while and that's what's been the matter
With or without you there to add and take away from me in that state
or parading as some other,
We both did it it's only human infact when we stopped imitating it was only right for us to fall apart

You take my silence as anger and consider yourself victorious
Baby I know you as well as you know me
We'd still be best of friends if you'd kept your shoes on,we both know that; but how can you expect forgiveness and for me to be thankful for you
Saying you forgive me
I'd be less stunned if you slapped me baby
I figured you out long before we gave up speaking then became you in your absence just to impersonate your company
Is that not a white flag being swayed by a dying captain?
Shame shame shame cast for all nearby spirits to observe and laugh at
if they so pleased

I bite my teeth and stomp my feet but nothing ever changes
Stick with it
Sincerely Sorry Feb 2024
Making me laugh when I’m feeling broken and on the brink of slipping again
You say  there’s nothing wrong with me

The lights inside shut off
You’ll keep turning on the switch to ward off past emotions that keep trying to be a constant in my mind trying to shout into the present moment

Steadying my thoughts when I’m confused
As I question;
Which are mine or which are from another timeline

Make me feel safe enough to be loud and dance down the street.
What’s happening?
Who is this person I’m becoming?
I’m starting to like who I am
Saw me as I kept blossoming as weeds
Struggling to stay on my feet
Frustrated at the continuous challenges
While patching the patterns as you heal the trust issues that cause too many issues
I slowly have stopped questioning what you’re up to
Patience really is a virtue-
You’re just not the kind of person I’m used to

Disagreements are part of the process.
We get angry but always come back.

It’s known that perfect doesn’t exist;
But the imperfection is the beauty in all this

I’ve made a lot of bad choices-
But growing along with you has left me with no regrets;
Let’s keep doing it again and again

I’ll sing a million songs as time goes on
But it’ll never be enough to express the warmth that builds up as I exist in the same era with you

It’s 2:00am
I’m distraught again
I’ll say, “I don’t want to be a burden”
You ask if I need to talk
Giving your shoulder for my head to lean on when it’s too heavy for me to hold up
I’ll say that,
“Sometimes I want to give up”
You remind me I’m tough

Saying thank you never feels enough
So I’ll ***** the sappy words til I get the point across

Thanks for making the world a little lighter
&  Giving me the hope that’s been lost in weighing thought

If one day distance one day comes to greet what we have,
I’ll cherish our journey

& Be sure to remember these moments til my time fades
Leaving behind nothing but the Brighter days.
Healing is a little easier when there are friends who come to help water the garden so you can bloom into something beautiful
Ashwin Kumar Feb 2024
You are a gem of a friend
Whom it is very difficult to offend
I knew you as a colleague first
Your trustworthiness, is something to which I can completely attest
To work with, were you always fun
Because your mind was always open

You are a gem of a friend
Nothing gets past your clever mind
Not to mention, are you sweet as honey
Talking with you, is something I always enjoy
What I like about you the most
Is the fact, that when it cometh to speaking one's mind
You are undoubtedly one of the best
Because you always stand your ground
No matter what happens
Your courage is indeed immense

You are a gem of a friend
With whom it is not difficult to bond
Usually, no fan am I, of political discussions
However, for you can I make an exception
Imagine the fun we could have
Trashing the central government
I can already imagine your excitement
After all, you never shy away from a debate
A mere spark is enough
For your mind to ignite
Though your voice is the exact opposite of gruff!

You are a gem of a friend
To the world, are you a godsend
How do you manage your kids
Run the house
And work at the same time
Is something for which, an answer one cannot frame!!
Well, I do hope you take a pause
From time to time
Because you are indeed a hard worker
A great conversationalist and listener
And above all, a friend to remember!!
Yes, you are indeed a gem of a friend
With this, shall my poem end!!
Dedicated to Irene, my friend and former colleague.
Jeremy Betts Feb 2024
I've already cried these tears, no need to cry them again
Wasted too many years behind pretend perfection
Faced my fears, even call a few of them friend
And no, they are not pretend
Attempted to flip enemies to allies, no more than a means to an end
But a good decision it was not, because the I I thought I was went missin'
Forced to change the base mission
Another unwanted end
A new forced new beginnin'
Ready or not, do we have to go again?
What are they odds the next one will be a win?

©2024
Edoardo Alaimo Feb 2024
You could go on adventures together,
Enjoying a hot cup of mulled wine,
Or just share stories sitting on a couch,

Having an infinite amount of joy
Spreading bullsh1t 10000 km away,
Finding secret codes, creating phrases.

Some threads work in close range,
Or they stretch out a far distance,
Tying with friends, new or old alike,

They melt the rock ice beneath,
Within the reach of your finite souls,
Exploring the walls of a finite home.

They bring fire in your heart,
Making it want more and more
Thirsty of the whole endless world.
Thoughts after a 22hours trip back home,
And after 3 months in California,
Harvesting opportunities and meeting wonderful people

E.A.
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