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Open Poetry #32

footprints in the sand

mpt
Junior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 32
australia

0 posted 2004-04-20 10:31 PM

lately ive been noticing that a great friendship i have has been drifting away, since my friend got herself a boyfriend, and has him as her best friend, which is great, but i wrote this for her to let her know that i dont begrudge this at all, and will always be there just in case things go bad. i havent given it to her yet.

you walk along the beach leavin footprints in the sand
following a path in your mind, an ever-changing plan
you look behind and see 2 sets of footprints, u dont understand
and then you feel something on your shoulder, a helping hand
beside you all the time just in case you start to crumble
keeping out of your way but always there in case you stumble
you feel the rumble of the waves as they crash upon the shore
the cool water excites but washes away what was there before
you see the helping hand stuck on the edge of the tide
you think you want it back but the water will be your guide
in time perhaps the water will recede beyond your grasp
and then you may stumble and need that helping hand at last
but if that day never comes youll always see it on the sand
and you should rest easy knowing that helping hand understands

INclan
Senior Member

since 1999-07-20

Posts 1024
Indiana, USA

1 posted 2004-04-20 10:52 PM

To have even one true friend in this life is riches beyond compare. A well written wonderful pledge.

INclan

Grover
Senior Member

since 2004-01-27

Posts 1967
London, ON, Canada

2 posted 2004-04-21 10:08 AM

Friends are forever when friendships are nurtured. This is a very nice thing to do for a friend.

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

3 posted 2004-04-21 10:27 AM

“keeping out of your way but always there in case you stumble
you feel the rumble of the waves as they crash upon the shore
the cool water excites but washes away what was there before”

This part really tells the whole story. Excellent write. Really enjoyed reading this.
JL

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