Song for a Friend

In Intro to Lit we had an assignment to research a poetic form and then write a poem in that form. I'm not saying the following poem is good by any means... I'm aware it is 6th grade level... but it sums up my emotions about the relationships in my life. Basically this semester I have struggled a lot with fading friendships. I've seen a lot come and go over the past four years, but now I'm okay with that because I see the purpose in it all. Not all people are meant to be in my life forever, and that's a good thing. This poem might sound sad, but it's really not. Its reflecting on good times with friends, and then growing into new seasons and new friendships.
This is in Villanelle style, which is restricted to only 2 rhyme schemes and the first and last lines of the first stanza are to alternate being the final line of the following stanzas. This is to emphasize the poetic theme... because of the rhyme restrictions and line restrictions, it was really difficult to express my thoughts clearly. I have so much more respect for poets now in how beautifully they can write under such restrictions. I chose not to use a specific meter... thankfully for this form it isn't required. phew!

Friendships

How friendships change throughout the years

They come and go with seasons

The memories fade away with tears

“Together forever” we said without fears

We grew as our love deepens

How friendships change throughout the years

Time waxes on and it appears

The bond between us weakens

The memories fade away with tears

We slowly drifted into new spheres

We grew into new seasons

How friendships change throughout the years

We’re blazing on into new frontiers

Each life its own now sweetens

The memories fade away with tears

I smile as this love disappears

I now can see the reasons

How friendships change throughout the years

The memories fade away with tears

The bigger news is that I got into grad school!! I'll be attending Southern Baptist Theological Seminary this coming Fall. I'm really excited to pursue this next step in my life. I will be studying to receive a Masters of Arts in Worship Leadership. (read "Move Forward" for more info on what I want to do with this degree) Southern is one of the top seminaries, so I'm a little intimidated, but I'm really looking forward to this challenge!

Song for a Friend

Jason Mraz