This one was written on 16th December, 2008. It was written for a very dear friend of mine. This girl stood by my side through so much shit I can’t even mention. People her like keep me grounded. A lot of things have happened since 2008; I have grown up, I have moved cities, I have met new people, but no one can ever take her place. I know, the poem isn't that great but the intent with which it was written, shows. At least that’s what I think ;)
There once was a girl
Who sat down to write
A letter to god
Complaining about her life.
She didn’t know where to start
Cuz to her it seemed
That everyone around her
Were ever so mean.
She spoke to god
In a fit of rage
“You stupid fool,
I hate you more and more every day.”
She was amazed as god spoke to her
Promising her things would be alright
Everything she complained about
He would set it right.
Years went by
And the girl grew up
To forget the chat
And move on Edith her life.
Then one fine day
While she sat down with her pal
It dawned on her slowly
God kept his word after all
Cuz here was a friend
Who had been by her side
Through her tantrums
And through her pain
Even though she had nothing to gain.
She had filled her life
With songs that she sang in her tune
She had been a constant supporter
And asked only love in return.
The grown up girl
Looked up to the sky and smiled
She winked at god
And a silent prayer to him did she confide.
Her friend saw her smiling to the sky
Bet yet said nothing.
She knew she was losing her mind
Yet decided to stick by her side.
Leaving her mental health aside
Hello,
ReplyDeleteyou posted Marge Piercy's 'breaking out'in one of your posts.Can you please explain the first and the third stanza,esp what is about the imagery of the doors gossiping and also about snails tracks? I could not understand it.
please?
Thanks.
...and reference about the stork king?
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