My friend

come and sit
a while with me
let’s speak of the things
we hold inside

we don’t have to agree
you and me
but I’ll learn something
and so will you

we’ll feel
something real
even though it’s tough
& you’ll have my respect

when did we stop
talking like this
too busy watching
the re-run

we are different
you and I
but we are the same
my friend.

Author's Note

captcha - surrender

Reviews

[barleygirl]

What you describe here, in my humble opinion, is what is most wrong with public discourse. We don't just listen to another person who has a different way of seeing things, we react to these differing views. Your poem sounds as if written by someone who actually walks what she talks. I love the feeling of comfort that your words feel like they extend to this lost friend (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Island Hippy]

Aloha Margie, many mahalo. I love your comment and can’t help but agree. I like to think I walk the talk and I so grateful to have friends ohana who are just like this - love me enough to listen and respect and accepts our differences.

[gram linski]

The lack of communication can be a dangerous thing, you spoke of things unsaid with the touch of a poet

[Robert Trakofler]

That is by my definition the best kind of friendship! When you can disagree and have passionate discussions and grow from them. Its funny how we tend to lock into a position and own it like it is the marrow of our beings only to find merit in another point of view after a good argument. Those are the best friends to have the ones that make you question. Those are the ones that care that much drop of a hat and they are open hand and ready. Such a nice inspirational set of lines you wrote in this... glad i happened upon it.

[Island Hippy]

Aloha Robert, my apologies for the long overdue response. Many mahalo for your great comment, thoughtful and measured. I enjoyed reading your thoughts very much. Mahalo nui.

[Ken Simm.]

This write means so much to me personally. And it is such a write. Beautiful, lyrical and just a joy to read. Thank you.

[Island Hippy]

Aloha Ken, your words make me smile, many mahalo to you x

[emmajoy]

Friendship doesn't wear the same colours or raiment, someone wrote. How true is that. Tis a feeling that can be instant or take time yet arrives without warning. And of course, dear friend.. there are times when we need hands held, eyes gazing eyes. Perhaps, silence - no need to speak.. just being close. Have been times when calls were made, someone begged to come, 'Please, would you, could you.. '

Those are the times when just knowing a person and you can share, iron out differences or more likely, not even be aware of any. Its always amazed me how, just standing in a queue can cause peeps to let go of a worry or pleasure.. find that someone else is receptive and happy to be so. Human nature is magical, mystical and sometimes spiritual. Love your neighbour.. make love not war.. whatever.

' we are different - you and I - but we are the same - my friend. '

Such an inspiring post, words to consider, to remember, to hold dear. x

[Island Hippy]

Em, your words permeate with so much depth that it speaks truth and understanding to my scribble. I thought of the friend that is so in tune with that they will go to the places ‘others’ won’t, they are those ‘soul’ friends who want and accept you in your entirety. You have that ‘soul’ quality Em! Many aloha and mahalo xxx

[emmajoy]

Slings, arrows and all that stuff hurt, and in such different ways, each to own character. But the core pain is virtually the same - there it is, nowt moving if for a.. hateful.. while. Between times we try surviving on self-pride but should we? NO!
Instead must do what we human beings should do for others: hold hands, listen and love. Nuff said. Am here as near as can be. xx

[emmajoy]

23/05: Dear Izzy, loved your message.. and certainly agree with whateverr makes you, me and the similar keep constant, who and whatever we/they are. Others can live in their own deluded little lives. We'll be, sans illusions of grandeur or hypocrisy! Fly high, keep smiling. xxxx

[emmajoy]

25 June.. Just read and replied to your lovely long message and am just adding to this to say how wonderful it is to have a REAL heart-sharing friend like you, so far away and yet, so very close. Wishing you as much sunshine as you can grab, inside and out, m' darling! Tickle tums for the beautiful littlies. xxx

[Island Hippy]

So much aloha my heart friend xxx

[emmajoy]

Still the same, ever always. Time passes but.. the heart thinks and feels otherwise. Huggles and prayers, dear Izzy.

[emmajoy]

So often think of your Izzy and so does Annette.. we shared so much... memories always and precious. Giggles too, billions of them!

[Adam Adams]

Very well - when friendships start getting turned into something infatuated relations, it oft. creates the ripples of disturbance, however, i have experienced, women have been pretty loyal and soft on this as they understand how it feels when it comes to heart -

so in your poetry, i find the case of infatuation, your friend got infatuation to you; got crush on you (on narrator), perhaps, as you are married so is narrator, she offered him her friendship - the loyal one, of course, not to break his heart. Pretty much interesting write it is. Nicely put. Looking forward to reading your work, Lady Island. Cheers.

[Island Hippy]

Aloha, your interpretation is interesting, while it differs greatly from the intent. I respect that we perceive things differently. Mahalo.

[Adam Adams]

Ah, being an erotic writer, guess, my thinking has been spoiled so badly. lol

[free will]

Nice. True friendship of openness and willing to accepted difference. Sharing of feelings and thoughts without judgement. Learning from anothers point of views. Welldone!

[Island Hippy]

I appreciate the visit. Many mahalo

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Awesome girl!! You describe friends and friendship exactly. You perfectly define them, and your heartfelt words resonate deeply. The best words are brief and true said Papa. If youneed a friend, I’m here. Love you my Ohana. Xo

[Island Hippy]

I am full of aloha for you my ohana and have the deepest respect. Many mahalo to you always x

[Ryan I]

Its a sad poem. It sounds like friends that separated because of differences. Ultimately, the realization that differences are beautiful and that is how we learn and grow has not been made yet and it is important. Thank you for sharing!

[Island Hippy]

Aloha Ryan, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Many mahalo.

[Stella Armour]

friends can be like this, we are drawn to certain people who in my case is a religion i don't approve of and yet there is an underlying acceptance of that. We have known each other since our children were little, we just somehow get along and enjoy our friendship around the differences.
How often do you see a Muslim woman openly embrace a white English woman in the street ? ... lol

[Island Hippy]

Aloha Stella, I am warmed by your words it is a lovely thing to share such a friendship, where our respect and fondness for one another can surpass the differences. Many mahalo, Izzy.