Friends I'm Sorry Poem

Struggle How To Reunite With A Dear Old Friend

My poem is about passing by a dear, old friend of mine at the mall, after many years of not contacting her. I was ashamed of that fact after enjoying such a close friendship. The poem describes my struggle in initiating the conversation.

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I loved this poem. It encouraged me to value my past, present, and future friendships. I felt challenged to reconnect with my past relationships and to treasure those kindled memories.

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Today I Passed You By

Published by Family Friend Poems July 2018 with permission of the Author.

today I passed you by
our shoulders almost touched
as your eyes diverted

in intense conversation
your emotion-filled words
floated in the evening air

did you see me?
quickly my feet reached the corner
heart pounding yet turning

to see your form fading
should I say hello?
such intimate friends

I'd seen your tears
you'd felt my heart
should I run?

a lingering glance
heart beating louder
unmovable feet stuck in the past

the silent years forming
a veiled wall between us
one simple hello

could have cascaded
the veil--the wall--
but today I passed you by

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