About the Poem

Life can seem completely hopeless... and maybe it is. But our friendships are what keep us hanging on...

Close To My Heart

by Angela K. Dyson

While the rest of this world may be so hateful,
for one thing on earth am I ever grateful
Though this place is dark and the future bland,
this brilliant flame I hold in my hand

I treasure this light and its rarity I value,
for its warmth has proven to be through and through
Close to my heart I hold this bright heat
Without it, I would be cold and incomplete

This flickering light of which I speak,
which gives me strength when I am weak,
gives my life meaning, its only goal
for this flame is the fire of your soul

When all I want is for my world to end,
I know you'll ignite me again, my friend

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13 Visitor Comments

lazie

It says all about one's feelings and appreciate towards a true friend.

Colin

If the deep meaning of this poem was ice, I'd be frozen solid by now!

MELISSA

GREAT JOB ANGELA. YOU PUT YOUR WORDS IN SUCH A GREAT THANKFUL WAY.

Chantal

It's gets to the heart

Marisol

I really love this poem. Its one of my favorites that I've read. I think its very beautiful and well written.

Aja

this poem is exactly how I feel about my best friend who moved away

Maura

A beautiful well write poem.That means a very lot

shaun

deep meaning

Krystal

Awsome!!! I really loved this poem. the first thing that came to my mind after reading this was "WOW!"

Kim

It was very good and that's what I would say about one of my best friends.

michael

the best of the best. nothng like it anywhere i give it a 10

Janet

I LOVED THIS POEM!!! WHOEVER WROTE IT, WRITE MORE LIKE THIS ONE!!!

Deann

Very touching..and extremely unique.

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