How would you feel when one of your close friend turn in to stranger. We have expressed feelings on this subject in an open letter.
You were mine all along
With you I crossed many milestones
With you I always felt strong
Now no path to be shown.
You grew with me tiny tender to tough
My friend with you every vital step I took
But alas you don’t look the same stuff
Weathering with time changed your look
Why you can’t be rigid forever
Do you really need a pause or complete stay?
I can’t carry you in such state
Gear up dear together we need to fly away.
With respect I bid you goodbye
A friend to stranger you now sight
Oh! Dear Shoe you seem now a different guy
Alas you left me with time.
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A tender ode to favourite shoes. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes an ode to my trust worthy friend.
DeleteI have been in that place, where I had to bid goodbye to a dear friendship, and someone I revered turned into a stranger. It is never easy. But sometimes we just have to let go.
ReplyDeleteRightly said Sherry, sometimes we have let go such friendship as we don't want bitter memories with that relationship.
DeleteEven the best friends wear out... (and shoes)
ReplyDeleteYes BrudBerg, though shoes are non-living but always a partner.
DeleteA good poem to remind me to keep my friends as friends.
ReplyDeleteTrue Frank, sometimes don't value that is so dear to us.
DeleteThank you for this poem. It's good to have respect left for someone turned stranger.
ReplyDeleteRespect in any relationship is necessity, it makes us more humble.
DeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jyotimoy! Welcome to our blog.
DeleteA gentle ode to a friend - thanks for sharing and for joining us!
ReplyDeleteHey Kim, it was great writing for prompts:)
DeleteDifferent take! :)
ReplyDeleteGoodbyes are a part of life. Have to bid bye to our shoes though we have grown comfortable over time...
Thanks Dr.Anita :))
DeleteGreat to see you back on our blog.
Not sure if the shoe is a metaphor for a human friend or vice-versa – what you say is apposite either way.
ReplyDeleteYes Rosemary, I tried my best to flow my emotions through this poetry.
Deletegentle yet sad. beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteI have a few friends who've turned strangers now. It's sad yes, but I'm over it now, took some time, of course. But, the funny part was when I discovered you're talking about your shoe. Until then I was imagining my friends, and suddenly had to imagine them as shoe. :P
ReplyDeleteRashi Mital
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We eventually move on with the present. And I am glad that we could keep the suspense till end.
DeleteIt happens that a few of our dear souls become strangers. But thats life. A good surprise in the end.
ReplyDeleteThat is the harsh reality of life.
DeleteI relate to this poem completely. There is so much that one carries in the heart regarding a friend who is now a stranger...loved the humourous twist in the end but the soul of the message was loud and clear. Keep writing!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the poetry Mayura.
DeleteReally love the way you have given this ode to your shoes yes indeed they are the best friends to be honest ...loved it the title I was thought it is about some friends but turn for your favourite shoes
ReplyDeleteThough in end it's about shoes but the key is how relationships change with time.
DeleteGive a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world ! So I can feel the sentiment , shoes are as close to us as any good friend- protecting us from the harsh world , offering comfort and always helping me leap ahead !
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Preeti, shoes are so connected to the soul through sole.
DeleteThis is what life is all about.. We need to let go few things and make new memories. Lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteYes letting go is the key we need to follow in life.
DeleteHaha, I was getting all emotional until I came to the last stanza. I agree though, it is a sad decision to give up on our favourite shoes!
ReplyDeleteSomehow we don't want to give up on old shoes though they don't give us the same comfort.
DeleteWow this is the second post im seeing where dverse poets has come into the picture. beautiful poem and im getting onto their website now!!!
ReplyDeleteSurely you must Cindy, the prompts are so cool to participate.
DeleteThe starting of poem was so sentimental for me and I had recalled some of my old memories. But at the end when I had found it is about shoes..then a wide smile came on my face. Loved it totally
ReplyDeleteGlad we could hold the suspense till the end and bringing smile on your face Surbhi.
DeleteEveryone needs friends and parting ways is always unhappy feeling and I agree with you me must not forget to keep the mutual respect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem.
- Ujjwal Mishra MywordsMywisdom
very beautifully expressed buddy,This also applies to a human friend I believe, you hve poured out so well.
ReplyDeleteIt happens so often to me, it feels strange sometimes, your poems are really interesting and thought provoking
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely imagination, I was in splits reading the end that this love is for shoes. Wah wah, I have to give it to you, the best poet who can create romantic lines for anything.
ReplyDeleteAt the initial lines I was so immotional and nostalgia by recalling few of my old friends but the end was surprisingly completely. I have a smile on my face .
ReplyDeleteWhile growing up we all ideally let go of certain friendships. I really feel each one ends up teaching us some or the other life lesson. I really loved reading your poetry.
ReplyDeleteoh my! I had no idea that you were speaking to a paid of shoes! lol! so cute! definitely something we have all felt, but none of us could do poetic justice to it as you have :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the twist in the end .Intially i was going with the flow of the poetry and recalling all friends who turned strangers . Lovely take .
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. Shoes take us to new places, new people. Each taking us to new side.
ReplyDeleteLoved the idea of shoe as having a life. Shoes take us all over but they d have a short lifespan. That is what change is all about. The new gives way to the old just like death itself.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, reminded me of two things, my close friends who are not that close anymore and my favorite shoes which I still have with me but never wear them. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteIt happens many time, a good friend becomes a stranger. I am a person who are blessed with some crazy friends but the same thing happened with me also.
ReplyDeleteoh you hit the nail indeed many of us have been through this where we had to bid adieu to our cherished friendships. But jo baat ho na sake usee ek haseen anjaam pe respectfully khatam karna is always a good thing.
ReplyDeleteThis is the strange part of life...those who seemed ours once feel so distant today. Bidding adieu is always a painful ordeal, having said which it teaches us how to treat adversity with grace and emerge as someone who is loving and forgiving.
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