Severed Attachment

I recently realized that I'd lost a very dear friend to me...and this poem came to mind.

When did we drift apart?
For so long you were my sibling,
my other half,
my shoulder to cry on,
the person who's voice I'd know anywhere
Whether it was from an imitation accent
Or just your loud peals of laughter.

When did you become another face that flew by
in the sea of people that I see every day?
Except I don't see them.
They're strangers to me.

When did you become a stranger?
I used to be your closest friend,
your missing piece,
your shoulder to lay down on,
the person who'd always know how to make you smile
Whether it was from a poke to your tickle spot
Or just a much needed hug from a friend.

When did I lose you to the crowd of people
that merge into one person who cannot bare
to match my gaze?

I know this happens all the time
The loss of a friend, the gaining of a new one
But they could never replace you
And now I'm left to wonder...

Do you miss me, too?

Reviews

[Forest Green]

Strings untied, knots loosened, departure hastened; then comes the absence that sends the heart enquiring...as to what went on, what happened..

Nicely done, your poem brings the reality of this sad dynamic to life..

[Chris]

A fair comment on suddenly finding your eyes had been "closed".

As a poem it flowed smooth and real...

[Patrick B]

I thought this was amazing when you read it in club this week. Ignore the poem hater. Don't change a thing.

[RG]

Great write! Connects with me.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

This has a wonderful flow and rhythm. I feel most of us can relate to your sentiments. It is sad how this happens.. Beautiful writing - maybe you will find this friend again.

Chloe

[closed..acct]

Aw this made me sad reading it,
such an emotionsl write, but so nicely expressed.