Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

A Friendship Lost

Stilted words, hesitation, a pause
once best of friends, now over in an instant.
Strangled breath, stomach in knots
surreal out of body sensation.

Our bond so close, like Jonathon and David
I saw, yet ignored a fragile weakness
believed her never ending hurt and pain
escaping ills, prescription pills, a ready fix.

Many times I tried to be a loving guide
encouraging words, long walks, prayers.
Sharing life, vacations, so many good times
or so I thought, as we journeyed here and there.

And then began a subtle slide, we faltered
I caught her in a lie so grand
winced in disbelief, it hurt
trust crumbled, turning stone to sand.

No retractions on her part, no never
truth be told, those cursed drugs
had over time enslaved her
and she let me go...my love was not enough.

I pray someday that she will bow
the knee to God, to help her see
her addiction, seek help, and learn how
to break those chains and be set free.



Written on 9/25/2015

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Sandra Haight September 26, 2015 at 6:09 AM You have expressed this loss so well, Laura, through the words of your sad but beautifully written poem. The love and support of others is never enough with this illness...help has to come from within with the help of faith. Very emotional and well-expressed. Hugs, Sandra

Kp Nunez September 25, 2015 at 5:16 PM Sadly, so many friendships have already been ruined by this menace, Laura. Yes, one can only pray when the other insists on the downlide. Good one! Kim Laura Leiser September 25, 2015 at 6:16 PM Thank you, Kim, for your comments. I have mourned the loss, it's so sad.