Friendship isn't always easily described. The Eskimos, they say, have a hundred different words for snow. Unfortunately, the English language isn't quite as innovative, though it has vast opportunities to differentiate meaning. Certainly, Love is one of those opportunities. And so, too, is Friendship.
Instead of different words, however, we're stuck with simple adjectives. Close friend. Best friend. Childhood friend. Intimate friend. Trusted friend. Beloved friend. But whether you use adjectives or different words, few could deny the nearly infinite meaning in such a simple word.
Friends are special people. We can't pick our family, and we're sorely limited in the number of them at any rate. Society and mores (and often our own conscience) dictate we select a single mate. But our friends can be as diverse and infinite as the adjectives we choose. Our friends, in a very real sense, reflect the choices we make in life.
Platonic love is very much a part of any close friendship. But such a love doesn't always stay platonic. Sometimes it turns into passionate love. Crossing that line, between friendship and love, can be both beautiful and extremely difficult.
Few years ago I fell head over heels for a friend. I wanted to tell him how I felt but was petrified it would ruin our friendship. All these emotions would stir when we were together. Writing this poem helped save my sanity. Maybe it will save yours...
Can You See It In My Eyes? |
| You don't know how I'm feeling. I have yet to vocalize Desire deep inside me. Can you see it in my eyes? I tremble when I'm near you Heat travels up my thighs and I want you with an urgency That I just can't describe. Dare I reach out to touch you? Do you think you'd realize How much I want and need you? Can you see it in my eyes? I long to say, "I love you," But am scared of your reply. Terrified like a child I've become paralyzed. The camouflaged emotions Lead to pain and silent cries. And yet I just can't tell you. Don't you see it in my eyes? Confessing through this poem My dilemma summarized. The feeling's quite cathartic, But will lead to my demise. |
As Days Flew By |
| The very first time I saw you, Was special how we met. You took me by complete surprise. I knew my heart was set. As days flew by, we talked again, But you never seemed to care. I tried my best to help you out, By a favor here, or a favor there. Although I made a fast approach, Our friendship grew and grew. I realized how deep I cared, But the feeling I felt was new. In time I became attached to you. From a hug, I wouldn't let go. I soon saw how close we were, And the feeling was good to know. For you, I wrote sweet letters and songs. You were on my mind all day. The thought of sleeping was nowhere near, Unless I knew you were okay. It hit me then, what I was in - A unique and precious love. For the person I said was only mine, Was an angel sent from above. The minutes without you turned into days, And the seconds with you flew fast. I could only wish to see you more, And make each moment last. The times I spent with you, Were what made my heart complete. I knew one thing for sure, Without you, my future was obsolete. And now, we love just the same, As it doubles day by day. I stare deep into your precious eyes, Yet I'm still speechless to what I should say. With you, I'm in a whole new world. You bring out the best in me. It's hard to picture you not there, When you taught me who to be. Yes, the road ahead gets hard, When things may only seem rough. But because you and I try so much, We'll stay strong and get by tough. Though problems may lie ahead someday, And either of us could be right; I promise to always be by your side, And I promise my heart, so hold it tight. And so, each night, beside my bed, When there's only bright stars to see; I pray that we may never give up, And will always remain you and me. |
