New Poem: Growing Pains

A new poem, written to an old friend.
Title: Growing Pains


You were a sudden shock
A flash back to the past
Unexpected yet anticipated

I wanted more from you
Not the same game

Your bait does nothing anymore
That gig is done and up
Just move on, for your own sake

Did I grow?
Did you stay?
What changed from what was;
You. Me.
We’re no longer the same

My perspective is now far away
Distant, not wanting to walk that road
I’ve learned, and I fear you haven’t
Your fortune pains me
For the you I know exists

I guess this is growing up.