Friendship Through Hardship
A poetry collaboration about who you can turn to in difficult times
PETALS PART
In need of a shoulder to cry on,
when too much feels like a heavy burden.
Given a second chance—
how did we ever deserve this opportunity.
Sorrows flood the gates of the soul,
penetrating through thoughts of recovery.
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Times get tough but we are still here,
friends and family is all we have.
In an era full of uncertainty and lies—
absolutely nowhere to turn.
Whispered cries is all that is heard,
a change is coming with the new wind.
.
A tantalizing breeze that calms the mind,
never taken for granted.
When we have nowhere to go—
family is there to help you the most.
Broken and lonely is all that we are,
a helpful reminder from a loved one is near.
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Crying to the world but only silence is heard,
feeling diminished like an insect on the ground.
Cowardly people hurt and run away—
finding those crucial footsteps next.
Losing hope and vitality,
but never the kindness within your heart.
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Family is everything always,
don’t loose sight of that fact.
Hope and faith rides the wave of love—
compassionate divinity all for you.
Turning despair into joyful moments,
only loved ones can turn the light.
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A stage full of emotions,
hours and days go by.
Never looking back again—
healing and growth is on the cusp.
All we can do is try our very best,
looking unto the future of our being.
MARK’S PART
We face hardship from the first moment
As we grow, we learn to trust
And we learn to be wary
People come into
And out of our lives
From the first breath we take
.
There are people
Who are only there when times are good
You find out
Who your true friends are
When the bottom drops out
These are the ones who remain
.
In moments of joy
In moments of pain
Who can we trust
Who will remain
Only those who are true
They’ll see us through the rain
.
As I’ve grown older
Many friends have drifted
But the hardships
Never fade
Then there are moments that come
That give me hope
.
What I have learned
A friendship that’s true
Can grow out of nothing
And when hardships
Inevitably hit
They will remain for you
.
Whether in real life
Or through the magic of an app
It’s always refreshing
When even just one shows up
And you know
That friend will never leave
Mark’s Note: It’s been such a pleasure getting to collaborate with such a wonderful and talented writer and person. We hope you love reading it as much as we loved writing it. Through the last couple of weeks, our friendship has formed, and this piece come out of our conversations about how to get through the difficult times with the help of friends. Enjoy!
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Thank you Antonio. That's what we were going for
It’s amazing the way it turned out. I love every part of it 🙏🏼🌹⭐️