literature

Old friend

Deviation Actions

MeanbreedDave's avatar
Published:
350 Views

Literature Text

You seemed lost, so I took you under my wing,
I offered comfort in care and understanding,
a place to fall back when life had you cornered,
and to regather your strength to keep moving forward.

I wasn't quite your knight in shining armour,
but more a friendly companion for the road,
from stressful chaos to somewhere much calmer,
sharing your worries to try and lighten your load.

I helped you to where you needed to be,
always with you in mind, never about me.
I never expected anything in return,
only that you don't forget what you've learned.

When you managed to get back on your feet,
times grew longer between when we'd meet.
You found your way, and felt no need to look back,
Left me behind, but that's ok, you were back on track.

I'm not taking it as a personal slight,
you just don't need me anymore.
I have already lived my own life,
and I get that it's time to go and live yours.

I never cared that all the effort was on my side,
it's in my nature to help, and not to criticise.
By no means am I saying I am old and wise,
but I'll always understand, that's what I mean to imply.

But this doesn't have to mean it's goodbye.
You know where I am, I'll always be your guy,
the one on that you can always rely,
the shoulder on which to cry, forever on stand-by.

Everyone always moves on eventually,
that's just the way life happens to be.
Maybe one day you'll think back and remember me,
as that guy who was always nice, and never angry.
Finally finished this monstrosity, biggest one so far I think! Hope you like it :D
© 2015 - 2024 MeanbreedDave
Comments12
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
Partner-in-crime's avatar
Awh love this, Lovely flow and feelings <3