A Friendship Reflected

by Jacob Sumpter

February 11, 2016

All the lights we can not see,

All the music we can not hear,

All the memories we can not remember

Are the shadows of a life unpursued.

Are ripples in a pond with no reflection.

Two kind souls forged together by destiny

Two people grounded by life unstill

Two friends preparing for the future unknown

Is a bond true?

Is this a friendship?

Time unveils devilish deeds

Time decides the lives we lead

Time does not know our souls

Why are our paths controlled?

Why are we together?

Can’t comprehend each grain of sand

Can’t create a beach of man

Can’t control everyone’s plans

What is in the other’s eyes?

What is truly seen?

I choose to live a life unknown

I choose my friends of different tone

I choose to act like stone

How do friends act alone?

How are we alone?

My wish was for a friend of care

My wish was for a bond so fair

My wish was for happiness

Who are friends alone?

Who is my reflection?

All the lights we can not see,

All the music we can not hear,

All the memories we can not remember

Are the shadows of a life unpursued.

Are ripples in a pond with no reflection.

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Jacob SumpterJun 11, 2016

If you guys want to read my newly released poem it is called Reflections from Inside. It is TRENDING YES! This poem and my new one show my journey. I am not going to tell you how or which elements because that would ruin all fun, but they are connected! Thanks for reading and commenting!

Jacob SumpterJun 11, 2016

Sorry for not responding as well! Thanks I put my heart into this piece. Maybe I will make a video for it :).

Jacob SumpterJun 11, 2016

Sorry I did not respons sooner. I love that you can feel that emotion through my writing. This poem was inspired through a friendship in my life that had a bunch of wierd stories and emotions with it. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. It means the world.

JoletaJonesMar 21, 2016

Amazing!

thewomenwhorunwiththewolvesMar 12, 2016

What a lovely poem! Definetely could feel the passion behind the writing. No doubt you are incredibly talented, my love.

Jacob SumpterMar 4, 2016

I greatly appreciate the comment! I glad that you loved it!

rahernandez5Mar 3, 2016

I love this.Just amazing!

Jacob SumpterMar 1, 2016

Thanks, Bae!

Jacob SumpterMar 1, 2016

Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback and the appreciation lol.

Jacob SumpterMar 1, 2016

Thanks so much! Being my first poem, I am going to continue to try and enhance each repetition's meaning (going to try to follow Ezra Pound's rules of poetry).

Garrett ThomasFeb 29, 2016

The more of these I see, the more I believe in free verse. I appreciate you, Mr. Sumpter.

stefani99Feb 27, 2016

I like how the poem flows and for the repitition and end rhymes. -stefani99

Jacob SumpterFeb 25, 2016

Thanks so much!! I enjoyed writing it and I am glad you enjoyed reading it!!

chellyc98Feb 25, 2016

SMART,  I LIKE YOUR POEM IT MAKES ME SMILE

cheshire.laughsFeb 11, 2016

I love how this poem flows and how relatable the theme is. It really resonates with me and I think with most people who read it