Poetry corner: My Friend

When you were here life was nice.

When we were young and

Running to and fro within the edelweiss.

Finding new things everyday.

Never wanting not to play.

Everyone thought I was an odd child,

Hanging out with you.

But when you weren't there,

I was surely blue.

When I was happy, you added to my feelings.

When I was anxious, you calmed me.

When I hated the world you were there

Waiting under the willow tree.

When I started school you hung off the flagpole

Waiting for me to come home

You even learned the national anthem

You said it was like a honeycomb

When I was doing homework

You ate all my snacks

I asked you please to stop

But you just said “friend tax!”

On the weekend

It was so fun

Making mud pies

And running under the sun

When I started to grow

And get more mood swings

You were there, calming me

And helping me grow wings.

When I got a boyfriend

You became our third wheel

When we started to kiss

You began to squeal  

It was hard keeping you a secret

When I mentioned you everyone would think she’s so immature

But you were always there

For those words, I wish there was a cure.

And when I started to forget you,

You started fading

And your final words to me

Let’s just say they weren’t persuading

So now when I remember you again

I wish you were here, my imaginary friend.