Note to a friend

This is something personal and true to my core.

Note to a friend

 

I did not desire you,

Yet, you awakened my desires.

I did not long for your kiss,

Still, your words kissed my soul.

I did not depend on your comfort,

Gently, your words comforted me.

I did not seek a lover,

Your steadfastness showed me love.

I never asked for what I needed,

Somehow, you gave me what I never knew to ask for.

I never expected to find any answers,

You leave me no longer questioning.

I never dreamed a friend could be so far and so near,

Dear, you are forever and always close to my heart.

I do not know what fate holds in store for us,

Yet, I believe we were fated to be friends in this life and beyond.

Author's Note

I feel like the culture in the US, or at least the part I have know, does not leave much room to express a deep abiding love in friendships without suspecting romantic intentions. Personally, I have friends who lift my spirits and support my spirit far more than any romantic relationship I have known... This write is in honor of one such friend and is specific to that relationship, I hope it relates well to others. If you have a friend like this, tell them how much you love them today!

Reviews

[Horizon K.]

So, of course I love this and your authors note too, so beautifully expressed, and ever so true. When we meet friends who inspire us, who share our passions and push us further in them, how we do fall in love with them... A special kind of platonic love that not everyone seems to understand...

Anyway, the thought, the feeling, the expression, all gorgeous...

[David Scott]

Yes. I knew you would understand this poem well.
Thank you got your comments and support.

[Jennie Baron]

A very profound expression of love that could also apply to romantic love, but aren't truly romantic relationships based on a foundation of true friendship such as you express here? I like the rhythm you create by repeating similar statements and it binds the words together well.

[David Scott]

I like your comments Jennie. The nice thing about friendships is they are not exclusive of having other friendships...
I am still learning and growing...
Thank you for your comments and review.

[redflutterby]

Yes...you can love a friend in a way that isnt romantic. But it is as enduring and deep as any romantic love...maybe more so. True love regardless of the nature is kind, unselfish, undemanding and without ulterior motives. ;-)

This poem is a beautiful expression if you feelings... ;-)

[David Scott]

Thank you for your affirmation. I have learned this valuable lesson.

[Erik Daniel]

Love this poem! Great job! I have friends I feel this way about too.

[David Scott]

Thank you Erik. I'm learning... Ha.

[Erik Daniel]

Well you are very talented!

[Dye]

This is so beautiful. What a lucky friend they are. It's amazing to have that that kind of love for someone, the kind that reaches the soul and comes with no ulterior motives- but just true genuine feelings of love and compassion based on respect and friendship. Such nice words my friend.

[David Scott]

Hey beautiful Dye!
Thank you for believing in this type of love. You show me a considerate mind.

[Dye]

You are welcome. I love when people can put themselves out there like this and embrace that emotion rather than shy away from it. Kudos to you. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I have friends, male and female, who mean this to me. None of them think it's weird when I say I love you. One of them broke my heart like no lover could have.

[David Scott]

I have never known this before... It is wonderful! Yes, they can have tremendous power in our lives.
Thank you for reading.

[Shirlena]

Well who ever she is she must be grinning hard about now. A poem declaring how you've been touch by a women's love done out loud will get you a long way. I hoped you frame this one and give it to her but then you said she's just a friend but you say she's just a friend OH BABY YOUUUUUU. GOT WHAT I NEEEEEEEEED but you say she's just a friend lol. I had to do that and this poem is fabulous.

[David Scott]

Yes...
I married at the age of twenty... I can only have one sexual lover in this life. Yet I have met friends who open my heart and mind in ways I needed and never even understood. This friend, yes my dear friend, has done this for me. I think it is good to love. Love is true and pure. I am not free to give more than devoted friendship. Yet, I give a true loving heart and she has given me hers in the spirit of unconditional love without romantic hope...
Is there a love more true?
I'm laughing... I know it sounds weird and it sounds bad to some I'm sure... Ha. Yes I said friend. I meant it in every way!

[Shirlena]

Know it's not weird at all and I was just kidding David :).

[jacob erin-cilberto]

your friend will hug these words, Scott.

beautiful.

[David Scott]

Thank you Jacob.
I got lots and lots if hugs! :)

[Frieda P]

You have such a huge heart Scott, it's always apparent in your poetry and your sentiments to others, I'm sure everyone woman here is wishing this write was about them. A love note of sincere friendship pen'd in perfect harmony....very sweet my dear friend.

[David Scott]

Awww. ;)
You are sweet Frieda.
You have been a dear friend to me many times these past years.
I love you and your heart very much.
I know the friend I wrote this for deserved this and more... I hope it conveys a small measure of my experience.
Thank you very much for your time, friendship, and your generosity of spirit !

[Uneek]

I love this! Not knowing what youve been missing until you found it..Such a great read & write..Im sending it to one of my dear friends right now!

[David Scott]

Thank you Uneek. Love the pen name btw.. Ha.
I am glad you are sending this along to your friend! Yeah!

[Sami Khalil]

This heartfelt note sheds a light on your honest and truthful core, of appreciating friendship and its boundaries, of speaking truth to power, of appreciating the love and support you are shown. You have laid it out bare as the sun but with its warmth of acceptance...A wonerful one here...:)...........

[David Scott]

Thank you Sami. I like how you really try to give back a little bit of my true intentions.
You have a heart of gold.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...Any time...:).....................