Audra Larkin Poet Rhyme

Notes About The Poem

This poem reflects on the quiet loss of a life and the unseen struggles that so often exist behind closed doors. It speaks to the reality that pain does not always announce itself, and that suffering can remain hidden even from those closest by. Through themes of grief, regret, and remembrance, the poem invites readers to pause and consider the weight of silence and the consequences of misunderstanding.

At its heart, this piece is a reminder of shared humanity. Every individual carries a history shaped by love, family, and connection  as a daughter or son, a sibling, a parent, or a friend. The poem challenges quick judgment and encourages compassion, urging awareness that every life has meaning beyond what is visible on the surface.

By honoring a life lost too soon, the poem also calls attention to the importance of kindness, presence, and empathy. It asks readers to look beyond assumptions about addiction, to recognize the unseen battles others may be fighting, and to remember that understanding and care can make a lasting difference.

A Friend of Mine

A friend of mine.
Has passed away.
In a lonely place.
With no one there.
Went to bed fell asleep
Never more to rise to eat.

She had a secret no one knew.
And laid in her bed body battered and bruised.
She laid there just sleeping.
And nobody knew.
That her life had just ended.
Without any rules.

The secret she had is,
what curdled her veins.
The dangers it brought,
and all of the pain.
Regardless of this it’s someone I knew.
A mother’s daughter.
And a daddy’s boo.

So, remember next time you pass judgement in haste.
It’s somebody’s daughter.
And somebody’s son.
A sister a brother a grandchild too.
An auntie an uncle.
Once full of love.

Regrets there are many who nobody sees.
If only she asked, 
I knew I would be.
There for the anger and there for the hurt.
Help her to heal it.
And end the distrust.

But now that’s all over.
And never no more.
No laughter.
No singing.
No fear of unknown.

So, rest little darling your pain has all done.
And no one can hurt in the place you have gone.
I wish I could see you just one more time.
Remember your face with those big laughter lines.

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