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To a friend
You know who you are
We met because of light
Then you fell into the dark
I lugged you back up and I held you tight
And even though I knew you were older
Years older, but I knew
That sometimes bigger kids
Sometimes bigger kids need holding too
You seemed to me
More developed see
At the top ‘cause you were
Four years older
I think
Thought you could never fall again
In your foothold you seemed anchored in
When something out o’ nowhere
Took your sight
Now you’re hurting bad
Hanging on the edge
I’m fightin' so hard
Just to keep you up
Just to hold you
‘Cause sometimes bigger kids
Sometimes bigger kids need holding too
I’m still fighting to keep you up
Even though you don’t know it
Even though you’re telling me not to bother
That you’re done for
I’ve told you now
Not to listen to those lies
Don’t let them take you by surprise
And you know how
And just ‘cause others fell into this fate
Doesn’t mean that it’s ok
And if I’d have seen it fit
We’d both be down there in that pit
‘Cause I don’t want you to be alone
But I know your not on your own
He’ll be with you wherever you go
He’ll stay with you every high, every low
And though I can’t be with you everywhere
I’ll always know you’re in his care
But I’ll never stop tryin’ to keep you
‘Cause sometimes bigger kids need holding too.
submitted by Emotional Poet, age 13, AKA Jwyn
(April 16, 2018 - 12:53 pm)
(April 16, 2018 - 12:53 pm)
Oh Jwyn.
That was absolutely beautiful. I hope you know that whoever it is loves you and appreciates all that you've done for them. Never doubt that everything you do is important, that every kind word helps more than you know. It's going to be alright. That was such a lovely message and poem. Thank you for sharing it with us.
(April 16, 2018 - 2:23 pm)
(April 16, 2018 - 2:23 pm)
(April 16, 2018 - 4:10 pm)
*Hugs* I wish I could say I know how you feel, but all I can say is that I hope it gets better. I know this feels like another one of my half-baked attempt, but I really, really, truly hope that you and your friend can get through this.
(April 16, 2018 - 8:29 pm)
Jwyn, that was gorgeous. Don't ever think the other person doesn't know what you're doing. They definitely do. They may not appreciate it, but keep going. Most of the time, they will thank you later.
(April 16, 2018 - 9:38 pm)
Oh my goodness, Jwyn, that's so lovely. You're right, of course. None of us are invincible, no matter how brave the front we put to the world. We're all so vulnerable inside, and I'm sure your friend, whoever they are, knows that too and appreciates you for your love and support. Your poem is beautiful- I re-read it outloud because I liked how the words sounded so much!
(April 16, 2018 - 10:19 pm)
I know how you feel. In a way. I need to write my own poem now. :) But I really hope you get through. I really hope that they see you, and hear you, and understand what you're trying to do. This was really beautiful.
(April 17, 2018 - 9:33 am)
Aww...
Thank you guys so much! That really means a lot to me. I realized I write poetry better on an emotion. I also wrote this like a song, so it has a type of rhythm to it. This was written from a perspective of how some of my friends are kinda depressed, and how I wish I could do more than just pray and be a friend. I can't imagine it, because I'm always kinda the sunshine and flowers in a world of dark gray, and yeah, I have my rainy days, but I wish I could do more. It was written specifically for an online friend of mine, but it also apply to other depressed friends I may have.
(April 17, 2018 - 10:28 am)
I'm in the same boat.
(April 17, 2018 - 4:21 pm)
Wow, that was absolutely amazing, Emotional Poet. You sound like an amazing friend, and I hope your friend is okay.
(April 18, 2018 - 7:53 pm)