Dear Comrade

Thank you for celebrating the warrior in me
And for being my shield in times of need
Offering those shoulders to nurse in chivalry 
My battle-wearied heart when it doth bleed

Thank you for celebrating my laughter 
And for giving me more reasons to smile
Offering to laugh heartily with me hereafter
My leaden soul could do to soar awhile 

Thank you for being you, imperfections and all
And for making me more perfect with time
Offering to grow together amidst life's curveball
My overthinking mind could saunter in rhyme

Thank you for being part of my journey here
And for taking me on a roadtrip like no other
Offering your hand when I stumble to safely steer
My comrade you do pacify when life's pain I wonder 

Dear comrade, wishing you a big, heartfelt thank you for being my heart mind and soul!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Baker Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 4:53 PM
A lovely poet of gratitude, Subhadra. Thanks for sharing from your heart. Welcome to Poetry Soup! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Bowring Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 3:36 PM
This is such an endearing, heartfelt tribute dear Subhadra. So well written. I especially love the first stanza and the last one. I really enjoyed it. Look forward to reading more of your work. Smiles to you :):)
Narayann  Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 10:58 PM
Thank you dear Christina for your lovely encouragement!
Empress Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 8:19 PM
Yeay subie sunshine! Congratulations on being on winners list! You are truly a gifted poetess deserves to be read by many and appreciated more. Keep shining! And thanking one for their selflessness is truly a form of love, that we all need to show and appreciate.
Narayann  Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 10:57 PM
Thank you sweetie! Your appreciation warms my heart and makes my day all the more merrier!
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September 23, 2023 at 6:04 PM
Subhadra, so nice to read your beautiful and sweet tribute to that special friend. I read your collaboration with Tom, and you both are fantastic. So welcome to Soup, hope you have fun here :)
Narayann  Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 10:56 PM
Thank you, dearest for your lovely welcome and kindest appreciation!
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