Take from me life

This is how a good friend should react when a friend is in pain.

 Take from me life

 

Mortar and rubble…these chains they are tethered

shackles…they tear at my flesh…at the bone

scars of the helpless on blame bleeding courses

beaten…I fight for I must take you home

 

Firmly so bound…lashed of fear spent for crying

fight as I may, through this pain so intense

hearing your screams…tears now flooding my prison

seeping through bars carved of rusted expense

 

Struggling…I plead with the voice of a madman

stained filthy metal encasing my dreams

sever my hands…if required to reach you

give up my life but set your heart free

 

Forsake you…I’ll not for my promise is always

retreat…never once did the thought cross my mind

die…if I must but  to wrap you completely

breathe…my last breath only given the time

 

Take from me life…I’ll not need it without you

Consume this…my strength, when your weakness does call

Forage my dreams…for of you they are endless

This that I am…I shall give to you all

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[De 'Anthony Subban II]

I like your word choice u used

[Jack...]

Thank you so much

[QuietlyCrash]

This makes my heart hurt, and I can't figure out why:p. anyways, I really enjoyed this poem, always lovely to read your work. Have a lovely day :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much.

[Rita L. Sev]

Friendship call for exactly this - which is why most people have many acquaintances and, if they are lucky, one true friend. A very emotional write.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Rita.

[Constance Payne]

emotionally stirring.
This is the essence of true love in friendship and more.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Constance. I appreciate you stopping by.

[Emerald Seas]

Damn, Jack! You're a good friend to have that's for sure. Seldom do we find friends that will forge this strong of a bond and mean it through and through. As a service member, we kind of take this way of thinking for granted because we clearly will lay down our lives for strangers and loved ones. However, I also find that the friendship binding is strong and when push comes to shove we are a force to be reckoned with regarding ones we cherish. :)

I absolutely loved this piece. It speaks to my heart. How I feel about those that are dear to me. My loves stay with me forever. Friendships have been my family for many years and I hold each and every one of them to my core. There isn't anything I wouldn't do to be a rock for a friend or stand by them through the worst.

In my favorites and 100... stop speaking to my heart so much, Jack. I've been trying to put some things behind me and well, your writings bring what I miss to the forefront. Stop that!! lol...

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. It seems we have some things in common. I personally do not fear death and would not hesitate to put my life on the line for a friend. I know this will sound weird, but I welcome the opportunity to do so. I have always wanted to do something great in my life and I can think of no greater thing.

[Emerald Seas]

Yes, we do have a few things in common. I don't fear death either. It's the rotting on the vine of life that would scare me. I don't know your history, but I'm sure you have touched many in your life that you're not even aware. If you haven't already, I think you would do great things with publishing your poetry, reaching the hearts of many, some that need to hear your ability to bring hope and romance to the page. Oh, and I love the children's book, too so don't forget that project. I want it for my nephew when you're done.

[Jack...]

I will make sure you get a copy. Thanks so much Sera, but I am not sure many think like you do about my poetry, but I am happy you do.

[KeeD]

die…if I must but to wrap you completely
breathe…my last breath only given the time

i had to stop and breathe and read this again because the impact it had as you move down to in through the poem wow.. it's like a face full of realization.. that no matter what you stand by a wounded friend.
I'm not sure how literal the context is or if it possibly has some religious sentiments attached to it but it's one of the best pieces i've read. This is poetry I enjoy reading me because it has a seen effect on me. Excellent'o!

[Jack...]

Thanks you so much. This piece affected me too as I wrote it. I sat and thought, what does friendship mean to me and how would I deal with a friend being hurt, tormented or in pain. This is exactly how I feel. Thanks again.

[Marie]

"No greater love hath a man..."

[Jack...]

Thanks from one romantic to another. :)>

[David Scott]

"To give his life for another"...
We can "give" our lives in meaningful ways each and every day.
Sharing a kind word and sharing our transparent truth with those who need us is a way of doing this.
Each poem can be a breath given to another.
We seem to think these grand offerings are rare, but I find them every single day as I read here. As I listen to the parents talk about the struggles to bring their children up, I see their very soul offered in every moment of worry.
When I see the retirees volunteer to give their time freely to the food bank, or the overworked executive spend hours helping organize an even for Rotary.
We free ourselves when we offer to remove the chains from our friends lives.

I enjoyed the this gift today Jack. Refreshing depth.

[Frieda P]

It's amazing how some people will put themselves out there for others, and then there are people that are just out to hurt another soul. This sound vaguely familiar, you are a Prince Jack, to me this is you trying to save someone from the pain and agony so they don't have to endure it, that's true love, that's what we do for people we truly cherish. This is affecting Jack, more than you know.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Frieda. I wasn't sure this got my point across, but obviously it did. Dionne Warwick - "That's what friends are for"