WAS IT YOU AND WILL IT BE YOU

Was it you and will it be you

 

The heart wants to go to my old buddy and meet

To see and feel how will you treat me and greet

The mind even then raced and so did our hearts beat

Were glad to exchange the gaze just in nearby seat

 

To remind how it was when we would be near

The melancholy in music we could feel and fear

Wish to know if you also missed the ‘us‘ like I do

If’no’ let me not show then, my deep feelings r for who

 

Other times the mind plays monkey often so

And now there is a way but the mind says NO

Letting someone in too close feels uncomfortable

Want to make close friends without being vulnerable

 

It takes forever to get close  and make friendship

Meantime, see others make friends in just one trip

Attimes sick and tired of the 'polite small talk' we've to

Wish there'er ways to figure out who to trust n how to

 

 

 

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Reviews

[Marie]

You give your reader much food for thought in this well constructed poem, Aarti. Love the Font you chose to write the poem, it is one of my favourites! To meet or not to meet, that is the question. It would be nice to meet a friend of old, to chat about old times, share memories together over a nice meal and then, see what happens after that, see if you are open to something happening after that as in getting together more often or perhaps, not meeting anymore. I believe that when a relationship ended, there was a reason for it and trying to repair it after a certain amount of time can go either way. It may not be repairable and then you just stay friends, nothing more. If it is repairable and two people want to try again, remember why you split up in the first place before making a choice which could cause even more heartache. GREAT write from your poetic pen, Aarti. Love this poem, it reminded me of a similar situation in my life, once upon a time... Thank you so very much for sharing, dear Aarti...

[Aarti Sriram]

Thankyou for your detailed review and sharing your insights. Its priceless dear Marie. Very loving of you have a sweet and safe weekend dear!

[Marie]

Most welcome always, dear Aarti. I too, wish you a very blessed, joyful and wonderful weekend to enjoy... 🌹🌹🌹🌻🌹🌹🌹

[Fabian G. Franklin]

"It's old friends after all." Guy Clark New love is like a new pair of leather shoes, pretty and shiny but uncomfortable as hell until they're broken in. Old love is like a favorite pair of ragged jeans you can wear like a second skin; maybe not so fashionable but you wouldn't trade them for anything. That said, a foul weather friend is always better than a fair weather love. Great read, I enjoyed.

[Aarti Sriram]

Indeed, old friends bring a great deal of comfort, and no matter what, we take care of each other the right way even when the words are angry or when there’s a long silence between us. Such relationships are worth our time and lives, whether near or far. We must nurture each other through the deep understanding shared in these friendships, whether with old flames or true, long-lasting friends. Thankyou again for very valuable comments dear Fabian !

[Chris Shaw]

Meeting an old flame after a relationship has ended? Time passes, the air may have cleared and there may be possibilities, but take it easy. The relationship ended for a reason. Having said that it’s always good to remain amicable. Nice little poem. Many will relate to Aarti.

Chris

[Aarti Sriram]

Thankyou very much Chris for sharing your views with much clarity clarity. Life sometimes takes our time away from maintaining old connections. But it mostly gives us another chance at it. Distance and experience I guess gives us time to reflect if we want to kindle the flames back or even better choose to remain solid friends for life.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome :)

[Jeyanthi]

Nice poem , the title says more....
No wonder your are rediscovering and giving us gem... liked it how you point out with four different prespective of same friendship in four different santza.. I too agree our mind plays monkey, making us fool enough that's why there is three monkey 🙈 🙊 🙉...
But some non replaceable things are hidden in your lines, Sis....
Last you end with a punch.. friendship is not an easy thing though it looks like a easy ride at first but build on strong trust in its truest nature... 😀

[Aarti Sriram]

Thankyou dear @Jeyanthi for writing a supportive review, ya I agree trust is the foundation for a friend you like especially with whom you feel like furthering a deeper friendship. What all hidden angles are attracted to here dear… hehe do share!

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

this a thought-provoking piece about what friendship means. we all value our friends, but among us are certain types who need friends a lot. and i am that type. and knowing that i cannot get closer to certain people is a strain that i know not many understand. but it seems you do, and so i am very glad i came across this writing.

[Aarti Sriram]

We are all little different but vastly very similar isnt it @Ern. Thats very kind of you to review and respond with your thoughts . Hope we all will have friends and we can be a good friend too to a few.