Yesterday I found another two folders packed with poems written by younger me. Apparently, at some point in my “teenagedom,” I put together an extensive collection of writings divided in five parts, complete with introductions. I even used Roman numerals. Whew! I might have been more focused as a teenager than I have ever been in my adult life.
Finding even more writing almost makes me want to extend sharing my musings for another week. No worries. I won’t, but I am sharing a poem from one of the folders this evening. 😉
What Is a Friend?
Chandra Lynn (Age: 13)
A friend is someone you can tell
your innermost thoughts to:
someone you can share your secrets and dreams with;
someone you can turn to for comfort
when things aren’t going as you wish;
someone you can trust;
someone who won’t let you down;
someone who’s there even when [s]he isn’t.
someone you admire and find joy in;
some who can give and take criticism;
someone who’ll understand when you face difficult problems;
someone who shares your tears;
someone to love.
I was surprised to find this poem written shortly after I turned 13—before life got too complicated. Don’t you just love the innocence of youth?
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I am sure it must be so nice to have these to look back and get a snippet into where you mind was at that time
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Right! These poems and my teen journals (and a bunch of letters one of my friends saved) provide so much insight into who I was…It’s really kind of wild to have this literal “flashback.”
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Maybe you should take the plunge & get your poetry published 😉
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That’s the plan!
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I would love to read/review it for you to help get the word out!
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I love it! This sounds like an aspiration, but perhaps it also has the ring of experience. Beautifully written.
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Thank you!
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So the only “friend” this sounds like to me… is God!
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Though this was written many moons ago, I have always had pretty good friends who fit this description. God sent them into my life. 😀
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You are very blessed to have such friends.
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I do not take that for granted. Hugs…
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Wonderful Chandra. 🙂 xoxo
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