To My Dear Friend

I can't do it

Stand there watching

You be beaten down again and again

I always ask

What do you need

You say your fine

But I can see the truth

The Truth in your eyes

The pain you have

And the joy you use to cover it

Every time you talk to me

I can see

The suffering and pain you go through

The abuse you want to hide 

but it sticks out 

I try to help and give advice

But you say its fine

So I step aside

But it is killing me to see you walk ahead

On the hurtful road

So I tell you let me know

What I can do

Even if its to be by your side 

OR if I need to leave

Ill do it

As long as you're alive

If it means I watch from afar 

As you take the pain 

And smile through it all

I'll be there.... My Friend 

Reviews

[Sams]

I love the rhythm of this! Whenever I read poems in my head, I love when they have a beat and flow. It gives a sense of story telling, and this is a kind of poem you can read out loud. It's really compelling and I think it's very powerful.

[Marie Kinnett]

thank that means a lot :)

[QuietOptimism]

I think so many people can relate to this poem, including myself. This is a good poem, I like it. I hope you and your friend stay safe and healthy.

[Marie Kinnett]

thank you me and my friend ended up taking a break from our friendship as it wasn't working

[QuietOptimism]

sometimes that's just how things have to be.. it'll all pan out. Stay close to the people who bring good into your life

[Marie Kinnett]

Thank you that means a lot