If I Were A Friend | Sara Ponferrada Reed

If I were a friend,

I’d tell you it’s okay,

to come over and spill your thoughts

find comfort in me

enough to tell me what’s making you feel that way.

If I were a friend,

I’d tell you it gets easier,

that days don’t stay dark

and the sun will come out

and we will create our own someday.

If I were a friend,

I’d tell you to stop blaming yourself,

that not everything’s your fault

that life can get hard

but color will soon fill the gray.

If I were a friend,

I’d tell you to trust me,

that you are no burden,

you are just perfect

and you are not even halfway.

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Sara Ponferrada Reed is a 21 year old poet based in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati studying Psychology and Criminal Justice. Her poetry explores topics such as mental health, love, loss, self discovery, growth, and assessing deeper emotions. Her work has been published in 'Turtle Way Literary Journal'.