But you did.

This poem is dedicated to a very special friend of mine. This person has been a major influence on my life this past year and I cannot thank this person enough for their allowing me to be a friend.

I look back & reflect

on the people that

I've met, that I've laughed with,

cried with and even danced with.

I look back & reflect

on the relationships

I have with these people

and I consider them my friends.

I am grateful for these friends.

If not for them, I am not

the person I am today.

But, when I look back & reflect,

one person keeps showing up

over and over again.

They don't have to,

but they do.

This person impacted me more

than I could have imagined.

This person doens't have to,

but they do.

This person was there for me

when I was down, weak

and vulnerable.

They didn't have to be,

but they were.

This person didn't have to

meet for coffee and hear

me go on about my

life's misery,

but she did.

This person doesn't have to

still keep in contact with me

and see how i'm doing,

but she does.

This person didn't have to

accept my invitation to

a dance on a December's night,

but she did.

I look at this tree from that night

and I remember the night,

The night where you didn't

have to become my best friend,

but you did.

Author's Note

It's rough, but it was me just trying to put my heart down on a typed page before I lost it. Don't hound me for it, I will be making adjustments to it soon to smooth it out.

Reviews

[Riddhi]

I liked the way you expressed your feelings..And actually there are so many people in our life who shaped us , many of them we lost in our path and some are with us..I remembered my old friends as I read this..And that girl seems so special to you..You are lucky to have her..Every person who comes in our life has some impact on us be it small or big..Be that person be a good or bad one..I loved this..
Keep on writing..

[Davidgeo]

It may be a little rough but it's also touching on a fundamental level that I think is impossible to fake.

That makes this a rare little gem in a world of predominantly trite writing. Well done. I sincerely appluad you.

[Mrudula Rani]

Your poem sounds true and honest. you are lucky to have such a devoted friend. She is a treasure I hope she stays forever as you friend in your life.

[Donna]

I think this is a wonderful poem. You are very lucky to have someone so special in your life!

[Jordan Smith]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

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We take persons in our lives for granted and activities that do for us for granted and i like how you acknowledge this topic with a thank you in each stanza somewhat. i could sense how appreciative you are the little things. Great read.

[Jordan Smith]

Thank you for your review lamour! I'm glad you appreciated it!

[Abby]

Very interesting read. Repetition makes the poem. Well done.

[Jordan Smith]

Thank You Abby! I really appreciate what you have to say about the poem!

[Sasheera Gounden]

I really enjoyed the poem.

[Jordan Smith]

Thank you! Appreciate the feedback!