06. 29. 2018

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This isn't exactly a poem, but more of a spoken word -- which I guess is poetry? Maybe? I dunno, anyways, it was for a school assignment -- just like everything else, lol. 

Anyways, I hope you enjoy it.

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An Open Letter, to a friend,

The letter to the friend is the one thing I can see. The letter to this friend is the one thing I think. An open letter to a friend, a friend who stuck behind me, caught me when I fell and fell and fell with them. An open letter to a partner, an open letter to a colleague.

An open letter to a friend ― a confidant who I spoke with, shared my secrets. An open letter to my friend a friend whom I never seen the light with. An open letter to this friend who I treasure and cherish and pushed away and abused for the glory of myself.

An open letter for being there, friend. An open letter to the ones who stick after being ridiculed, blamed, cried on. An open letter for their patience, their faith, their gratitude, their hugs.

An open letter to late night talks with a friend. An open letter to tears on pillowcases, and confession of love and happiness. An open letter to my secret keeper, like the guard of a safe. An open letter to laughter and silliness and goofy faces.

An open letter to my friend, three cheers for my friend, a round of applause for my friend. A friend who stayed with me, talked to me, held me, helped me through the tough times. An open letter to the friend who laughed with me at silly things, reassured me with stupid things. An open letter to a friend whom I loved, an open letter to a friend who I cared for. An open letter to them, to you, friend.

An open letter, for those who are the friend, for those who need a friend. An open letter for all the lonely friends, being pushed away when their partner needs it the most. An open letter to loyalty and acceptance, to blunt honesty when we needed the most. An open letter, for you, for us.

I raise a glass to you, friend, who helped me through the dark times, stuck with me, told me what we needed to know, not what I wanted to.

An open letter to a friend, whom I love, and will always love. An open letter to you.

You, my friend, deserve it.