We were friends, when you were a boy
We were friends, when I was a girl
We were friends, when the world didn't matter
When only the chatter of childish voices
When only the biggest choices
Were oreos, or chips ahoy
We were friends up until that day
When I told you, I was moving away
It didn't seem to matter, But it did
We thought friendship wouldn't scatter, But it has
Years trudged on, like sand through the hour glass
I grew up, you grew older, everything we cared about
Has come to pass, and left without a glance
Now you're back, with the voice of a man
I can't bare to face you,
But I'll try the best I can
We haven't been close for over 8 years
Through them, you've caused
Less laughter, more tears
I stumble for perfect words
To say, to jump this gap
Between childish games we'd play
And the, arrogant people we are today
We were friends, When we could
Sleep in the same bed
Without sexual thoughts running through either head
You say we could have something
I say we have nothing
There's someone else, who's been in my life
For over 5 years, I shall be his wife
But I won't tell you that...
No, I'll candy coat it all
Because, in the end
We were friends, after all.
Author notes
Wrote this about a long ago childhood friend. I think it speaks for itself.
Written February 6th, 2003
A contest entry
- Lost Love or Friendship by piccola.
450 points, ended August 21, 2008, 37 entries
Silver trophy winner
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I can relate to this from a long long time ago. You captured those feelings well. Nice job and congrats on the silver. Take care and Have fun. Steve
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"But I won't tell you that...
No, I'll candy coat it all
Because, in the end
We were friends, after all." I love those lines.
This poem reminds me of a time many years ago when I had a friend ... I think we were in kindergarten. His mom always asked me over to spend the night. We were poor and she felt sorry for me. Bobby and I were good chums. He always asked his mom if we could sleep together. She said, "No" with an embarassed look I never understood. Thanks for the reminder and the entry. -
Great job...it does flow fantastically...you are telling some truth of life, what happens when the gap from childhood to adulthood can not be jumped?
Wonderful poem..... -
that it does.. i can't believe how nice this rolls off of my mind.. there's some rhyming in here.. oh is there ever.. and sexual thoughts.. ooohhh.. girl you got some splanin to do..
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