She cried
She's the strongest girl they've ever met
Tears never cross those confident black-lined eyes
Not once, oh so proud.
She wears these strengths on her sleeves
Heads turn when she enters any room, every time
No hesitation, oh so proud.
Then the tides shift and days of departure approach
And those dams that once where steadfast weaken
The first time, once so proud.
But she fights the urges to unveil those feelings
Those tears that will reveal she's just another girl
Just human, once so proud.
Its their last moments together as the moon rises
Their last time around that familiar bonfire
As One, all so proud.
They all move to take their final goodbyes
Not one of them wishing to break the mood
So heavy, all so proud.
She cried
And they saw as their strong leader crumbled
The strength fell from her eyes, her face, her fingertips
Washed away, oh so naked.
The ripple effect coursed through the company
Like the last current of electricity leaving them
Vulnerable, oh so naked.
She was the strongest girl they had ever met
Who laid her pride aside to show her love for them
Unconditionally, oh so humble.
Truth be told that none took her unveiling to heart
For none have embraced the meaning behind that curtain
The love, oh so humble.
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I've never cried in front of my friends my entire life. I was the confident one, the leader, the steadfast soldier. When I left for college, I completely lost control of that and let myself cry in front of them, I couldn't hold it back. It was just me showing them my appreciation for sticking with me through the years and how much I loved each of them.
It's been 3 months...unfortunately, none of my friends took that night to heart. I apparently do not mean as much to them as they do to me and it breaks my heart. These friendships that should have lasted forever are beginning to diminish. I haven't heard from any of them in just over 2 months...
Please tell me what you think
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Carolyn, we haven't talked or have been together in a long time, but it's been like that for years between the two of us. You know that I miss you, and that I have always been and will always be your friend.
It's just that we've never been as close I don't think as you've been with Marie or others, and I don't mean to make you think I've forgotten you. And I'd love it if you gave me a call sometime when you were home for Christmas break and we could get together!
I miss you and would be happy to talk any time, I mean, just give me a call!
Anyways, I hope life is going well for you. I've heard there's been some confrontations with parents and such, and I hope you're okay.
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and hoping all is well with you,
~ Heather
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