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Childhood Friends
February 27, 2022
We grew with the seasons,
sprouting into our own saplings.
While our branches grew so long and strong,
they have crossed and moved on.
The air sways our leaves
to the pitch of fainted memories.
The only attachment left are our roots
grasping around in hopes they stay.
As the days pass and our resources are demanded.
We share with people our life and seeds,
so we have no choice but to proceed
our presence elsewhere.
© Danica B., Papillion, Nebraska
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This poem is really, really touching...Yeah, what you say is relatable...I kind of moved countries when I was little and there was this BFF of mine who was like really close to me and knew everyone well in my family...We used to text but due to lack of time, I couldn't keep much in touch with her...During the past few weeks, I was thinking about her, that I didn't text her for many days and I dropped her a long message...Last night, she replied...But, we did have a little chat as it was getting late and she had to sleep...Still I'm so happy and relieved because even though it's a small chat, I did text her and she did reply to me and she did not forget me...
This poem was inspired by my own childhood friend connection. I moved cities when i was younger but i always kept this one friend. But its hard to keep someone in your life when you dont truely know who they are anymore. people change and grow but they wont always together.