By Tanjila Ontu
We laughed until our cheeks hurt,
Danced like no one was watching,
Clicked endless photos
And filled our days with silly moments.
You were so bright, so neat,
Smart in a quiet, effortless way,
A friend I thought I’d never lose.
We worried about our weight,
Yet still enjoyed our coffee,
Had our tea while spilling the TEA*
And laughed at our endless hair problems.
But then, slowly, you drifted away
Your laughter is no longer shared with me,
Your words have become so rare
And I’m left wondering — why?
You’ve found your own friends now
And I’ve managed to find mine too,
But it isn’t the same anymore…
I still miss the chaos we had.
The jokes, the dancing, the endless chatter,
The comfort of having you near.
It feels so strange without you, Rion…
Some days, I wish you were here.
*Slang for gossip
Tanjila Akter Ontora, writing under the pen name Tanjila Ontu, is an emerging poet from Bangladesh. She explores themes of friendship, memories, and self-reflection through heartfelt poetry and storytelling.
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