Musings by The Poet Loriet

Alone But Okay

I felt so alone,
so godforsaken alone,
abandoned by all I've
ever loved.

You were the last person
I thought would help me,
so I hesitated to
open my heart to you,
but the silly thing is,
after you coaxed me
to confide in you,
let me know I had
a safe place,
our phone conversation
until three a.m.
was just the dose of
medication I needed.

You could have ignored
my voice mails, but you knew
I needed you, recognized
the pain in my eyes
when you looked in them
earlier last night, felt
the desperation in my hug.

I am sorry I hesitated
to call you my friend.
I need to learn it's okay
to open up and reach out.
I hope you can confide
in me too, because
I found comfort in you
that I never knew
you could provide.

Thank you for being
a friend when I was at
my lowest point and for
making me feel
like a woman again.

When I needed you most,
you didn't turn away.
I don't know how to say thanks,
but you made me realize that
I can do this alone,
because I never really am.
I love you,
my dear new friend,
the one I had all along
but never knew.
Thank you.





Lori Beal


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