I STILL CARE

My first poem of the year. Some broken off connections and lost relationships come to mind. Sometimes it's hard to let go that which we held dear for so long. But then you are forced to do it

I treated you like high grade diamond.
But you shattered! It happened you were merely transparent porcelain.
I took you for refreshing orange. It turned out you were just great tasting lemon.
I love vitamin c. So I won't to label you a villain.

We thought you were from Honolulu.
It was such a nice thing knowing you, brother.
But then it leaked that you were a seeker from Kwazulu.
Despite this, we welcomed you into our midst like a long lost brother.

Since then we've sailed over too many rivers and ponds.
Journeyed through too many miles and rough terrains
Where monsters abound.
And we fought back to back in battles against villains.

We stole the Scythe of the grim Reaper and put an end to his tyranny.
We pulled a heist and made off with the web of Ananse, the great trickster.
Interested buyers should note that we've put it up for sale at Tiffany's.

Together, we were a cosmic force.
So formidable we successfully stole Hades helm and shaved off Medusa's hair.
But now the lemonade has soured and the river concluded its course.
Fare thee well. You've spent a whole lifetime changing garments like the chameleon. But in my heart of hearts, for thee I still care.

Image Credit: Pixabay

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Not what your expectations were about this "friend" but after all you stuck with him at the end....
That, in my mind, is still a friend, even though you saw many flaws in him....you still care about him, and that's what matters.... well done,m y friend....
Warmly, B

[Akinlolu]

Your perceptive review is appreciated, B. I guess nobody is perfect. I try my best to stick with my friends. After all, who knows how they see me? Sometimes I'm blind to my own flaws but they see what I don't see and still tolerate and love me. I think it'd be a hostile and crazy world without that attitude. But then that's just my perspective. Thanks for stopping by.
Akinlolu

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very Welcome
Warmly, B

[Aldo Kraa]

I Just love
The poem I still care

[Akinlolu]

Thank you sir

[Aldo Kraa]

You are Welcome