KarMel
Scholarship 2008
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Poem “Ode
to a Special Friend” By Arturo Padron |
Desciption of Submission: “I fell in love with this guy named Dan, and am
still in love with him. This poem illustrates me getting to know him and how I
urged to be with him. It depicts my excitement for him and the downfalls I
encounter. I fell for that typical "gay kid that falls in love with a
straight guy". And it migt seem like there is no gay content. but the whole piece is about me showing my LOVE for this one
special guy that I truly adore!” - Arturo
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I Dear current close companion, I bring you back to
the sixth grade Where we first got acquainted. Little eye contact
we made, Scarce hellos were said. Though we knew of each
other’s Existence, we fail to be garrulous towards each
other. The year ended. The termination was of no
importance. II The long monotonous summer ends. The smell of new backpacks adds to the aroma Of fresh cologne and perfume. We find ourselves in The same Forgotten. You have abandoned my being. I strived
to encourage our Camaraderie. Borrowing pencils, asking “what time
is it?”, wanting The skill of a math problem I already knew how to
do; these Attempts are fruitless. Once again, the grade ends. III The final year of middle school approaches.
Physical education Is the class that fate has chosen to plant us. I thank your parents for having A last name that starts with the same letter as
mine. This situation Sets us next to each other each day. Our
companionship improves as The sun passes. Joy fills me up as we change from
subject to subject In our elongated discussions. I reluctantly wanted
to let go of our, now noticeably short, year. IV Anxiety and nervous thoughts pour into me as I step
into the Ninth grade or what we call freshmen year. I forgot
you and our memorable dialogues. Half the year passes. As the second half initiates, You finally make an appearance. Your features are More radiant. I long to go back to our old ways.
This time destiny Inserts us into track. I hope to extend our
friendly relationship. My dream Is reached as we have deep confabulations. We
become Inseparable. My feelings grow towards you each time
we sit Next to each other on those bus rides. I grow more
attracted to you As we warm up together. If only I can tell you. I
try to find the time in day To spill out my secret to you. The opportunity
finally comes. It is a cool night, People are racing; we are sitting by each other. I
reluctantly get your attention. Your striking features stare into me. You see right
through me, You surmised at my secret. V Life went on. My dream slowly comes to a halt. You
understood My feelings, yet you could not comply with them. My
heart cannot comprehend. “Friends?
Close friends you want to be?” I foolishly ask. I hesitantly Say fine. The time passes, we continue to coquet, yet
we do not admit it. I still wonder if there is any hope. It is only
another fatuous dream. You remain my Companionship, my buddy, my comrade, my hope, My special friend. |