Better Left Unsaid

This is the poem I made for my Best friend who really means so much to me. One  fine day, something came up, and I just can't find it in my heart to tell her about it, for I know it will really break her heart...

There are things better left unsaid,

For the hurt it may cause can never be altered

Though I wish to tell you the truth-

After all “NO SECRETS” we repeatedly deemed and oath

But surely things will never be the same

Once you know... I’m afraid, you will truly be lame

You keep on telling me you are numb,

Despite the immeasurable pain, never will you succumb

But forgive me, I felt knowing this would break your heart!

It’ll not only give you tears, but even tear you apart!

I hate feeling guilty, for in fact I should NOT!

God knows how I love you dearly…without a tiny spot.

I wanted to hold you, and embrace you tightly;

Give you the assurance that life would turn out lightly

I tried hard to forget, though it’s haunting me and I’m aghast

I felt so betrayed, turned me into pieces and undeniably abashed

I was deeply hurt…yes, I was bothered-but I don’t care,

It’s you I’ve been thinking, taking chances I won’t dare.

But then I come to realize…forgiving would ease the pain,

And forgetting would turn the heartaches, into futile and vain!

It will heal my wounded mind, pamper my bruised soul;

Bring back my confidence, with less effort and toil!

Being open and frank, not subtle –“that’s what I want” you said;
Since our FRIENDSHIP is eminent, that is what I tried and now I did.

And so I thank you, now I’m a bit at ease,
But so sorry I know, in ebb you are …not at peace!

All I can give you is my fervent prayer and promise,

To make all the means, for your happiness to flourish

Ask for the TRUE strength, that only God can give,
Assure you of REAL FRIENDSHIP that will last till the end!

(2010)