Innocence

You were a fork in the road

And I just had to choose where to go

You were always under my feet

With gray touched clouds in the sky

So cold in winter

We huddled for warmth and you would

Pull me close

 

You were always just two different paths

Outlined with dying trees and branches

Reaching for the sky and I just don’t know why

I never noticed they were reaching for me

Because I walked that solid straight path,

Unable to decide

I went between you, and you did too

You didn’t know which way to go

 

You had so many ways you could’ve gone

You started by showing me how to be

And then when I strayed, you strayed too

And now you’re nothing but an unpaved

Hardly trodden road, I’ve no clue where you lead

 

When I return to you, using old maps and photographs

To plan my way ahead, you never respond

The way I hope, the way I know you should

Since you stopped talking to me

Those dying trees are covered in vibrant green leaves

And I realize now, I should be sorry

I never meant to hold you back

We were only children holding hands

Skipping on futures and what we wanted tomorrow to be

I didn’t know I held you back.

Author's Note

Just...thinking about an old friend.

Reviews/crit/comments are muchly loved <3

Reviews

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

Good job this was really nicely written. I think it was awesome though. I miss some of my old friends too..but I don't think about them. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Daniel Gardner]

nice job

[DamienHino]

I like the last part alot! Very nice

[Bud]

A very well written piece, Aveira. Full of intelligent reflections. Your emotions in this one are very strong... Once again your pen conveys your thoughts with precision. Outstanding. I really like this one.

[J.S. Pua]

nice..
got me reading from start to finish..
a well written piece..
great work..

[Bard Constantine]

Even in the future we can still hear the echoes of footfalls in the past. This was a thoughtful piece, clearly presented without being simple. Nice job.

[Ruth]

Wow, beautifull crafted :)
This is a wonderful poe, nostalgic, remorseful, moving! Poignant write friend
xx

[bbb]

This is like two people living life in gray scale as compared to color. That's just what comes to my mind when I read it, hope that makes sense. This is easy to relate to, and gives such a genuine picture of what life is like at times. Nice job.

[Closed Account]

I love this. It's really emotional.
I can definitely relate to this.
Great job!(:

[ShaneBerry]

emotionfilled! great work! and i bet ur freind knows u didnt hold them back lol!
great write1 even better poem!