Poetry 1
Simply complicated
Our meeting wasn't a mere coincidence
Instead, I believe it was just about right timing
Our situations are worlds apart yet we aren't so very different
Two hearts wanting the same things, but not sure how to get it
You say it's complicated, I say it's a challenge
All it takes is effort to make this princess happy
Because
If you try, I'll try harder
If you want me, I'll be there
Don't make excuses, just explain
If you can't be here now, I'll wait
Because
All I want of you is to try before you decide
Time seems to be our greatest enemy but indeed it's our best friend
We can make time beyond the 24 hours
Steal time if that's what it takes
Create time like architects of the universe
Because
Uncertainty isn't a reason to say it's not worth it
And being busy is never an excuse
They say nothing good comes easy
So I'd prefer a challenge
I'm willing
Are you?
- Michelle-Ann Letman
For Dad
Like children in a candy store that's how excited we were
Looking forward to when you would come home from working away all week
And for sure you wouldn't disappoint us
For little did we know that you also looked forward to the hide 'n' seek
And as we grew up from those playful days
You never took a break from your loving ways
We remember how your ever caring, ever loving attitude
Would never even allow you to beat us when we were rude
For all those good times we are truly grateful
Not to mention the rough ones We could actually write a book
We will never say goodbye to you, our Father, because we know this is not the end, we will see you again
You will only be going to a place where there's no pain and no more you will suffer
We remember how you hugged us and gave us courage and strength
You were always there to listen love, and support us in everything
You were our very best friend
In our triumphs you were always proud
We are so grateful to you, Dad, and we can shout that very loud
Six daughters! Quite a lot, needed your love and devotion, but, Dad, you made each of us feel like we were one in a million
You made certain to tell us that you had no favourite and you loved all six of us equally, but we the bigger ones know that Keisha was your baby
Deep inside our hearts you'll always be
We would give up everything we own to have you eternally
We felt the world stop and our hearts ached when you left us, how we wish we were only dreaming and someone would soon come and wake us up
Just like the rain, tears fell from our eyes, even though we knew you were ill, it still hurts inside
But we can't be selfish wanting you
Come what may
because you fought a hard battle, Dad, and we must let you go someday
If we could choose our parents in some other life
We would want the same mother and father we got this time
So until then, we will keep your memories alive and, Daddy, you know you don't have to ask, we will take care of your wife.
- Lorna, Georgia, Marcia, Marie, Dian and Keisha
Just friends
A friend can touch your heart
But never your body
No man is an island
Everybody needs somebody
Somebody to hug, trust, love
Somebody to touch
A friend can make you smile
But can a friend stay the night?
Wrapped up in a tight embrace
Can friends accomplish this fate?
A friend knows your secrets
Every hiding place
Now can a friend be there Valentine's day?
Just saying
A friend is a friend
Strictly friends to the end
But what of the feelings you can neither borrow nor lend?
Can we?
Can we all be
Just friends?
- Van Jackson
Express yourself!
Send your poems to editorial@gleanerjm.com. Not all poems will be published.