For A Friend So Dear Poem by Gretchen Navalta

For a Friend So Dear
2009

She used to be my number one mortal enemy,
Way back from high school and since elementary
I came trembling just hearing her name,
I don’t think so she feels the same.

When we’re in college, I lose track of her,
Coz’ we both became busy with our own affair
She meets new friends, as well as I
But I never did forget her, I never wonder why.

During those days, we we’re able to lessen our quarrels
For we seldom see and spend time together
Counting those days of missing her so
How much I love her, only great Heavens know

My best friend’s getting married, the news break me
I felt so alone, and she’s gonna be leaving me
I just wipe my tears in secret
And I came to realize this stupid regret.

Making up those days when she’s still free,
Setting her aside, it shouldn’t have to be
Too late for regret is what I should face
Because she is having a child to raise

Seeing her cry hurts me so
I can feel her agony, although she tries not to show
She always pretends she is strong enough
Yet I am always ready in case she’ll drop.

I am so lucky to have her with me
I love her so much and that’s how it should be
For when time comes angels will take me far, far away
I will never forget, and will still love her come what may.