Small Town Girl

A person reminiscing about the history they shared with another person and what it's like now.

As the seasons change
people do as well.
This is a lesson I learned from you
You were a great teacher.

You and I were best mates
"best friends forever" as we used to say
Though you were always by my side
Why did I always feel so empty inside?

All the lies you told
and betrayals that left me cold.
I still stayed
because I actually gave a damn.

All the times I needed you
but you left me hanging
to face everything alone
I trusted you
and you left.
I believed you were my friend
but that was all a lie.

So much pain you caused
under the guise of "friend"
it became such an addicting kind of sadness
one that I couldn't leave behind just yet

When our surroundings changed
you did too.
It didn't take long for us to stop talking
for you to replace me.

Did you really have to do all of that?
To end what we had
Couldn't you just tell me
"It's over"?

In a way,
I was happy to see you go.
I just want you to forget this
because I've had it.

I saw you pass me by
today by the way side.
No acknowledgements were passed
we were like strangers.

It reminded me how much I've changed
how much WE'VE changed.
I watched you walk away
now you're just somebody that I used to know.

Author's Note

Loosely based on "Somebody That I Used too Know" By Gotye

Reviews

[Eileenws]

This is a wonderfully penned poem about friendship and how friends change. It makes me think of Eleanor Roosevelt's saying "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Nice job.

[Wonderful Letdown]

Thank-you!! I really appreciate it!!

I actually wrote this piece for a contest where we had to choose a song from a list and write a poem inspired by the song. Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye was my inspiration for this. With a few modifications of course.

I'm really happy that you liked it!

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quite nice...!!

[Wonderful Letdown]

Thank-you!!

[MystiqFairy]

I felt alot of emotion while reading this. It reminds me of a friendship that I use to have with someone. We are forced to see one another around the Holidays and it is such a hard thing to deal with. I'm guessing this is about a relationship but I love how easy it is to relate to. Great poetry as always!

[Wonderful Letdown]

Thank-you!! Yes, it's about 3 childhood friends I had. Not very good ones, but I didn't know what real friendship was at that time. I was reminiscing back to that time while listening to a song which I thought would fit perfectly. (It was for a contest). I'm happy that you think so highly of my writing!!!

[Jordan's Back]

A Deep powerful, bittersweet Write. Your Flow and Rhythm are Keen. Excellent job!

[Wonderful Letdown]

Thank-you ^-^ I'm happy that you liked it