Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Health and Wellness

Poetry On Odyssey: Can I Hold You?

You are not alone.

Katelyn Hampu

Dec 22, 2016

Cleveland, OH

Katelyn Hampu

Dedicated to anyone feeling lonely or depressed during the holiday season — I'm here. You are not alone.

I know you’re in a lot of pain tonight, and I was wondering if maybe I could help you.
I just want you to know you are beautiful, and I wish you could see that, too.

I can see your cheeks are tear-stained, and your eyes are bloodshot.
I can’t stand seeing you like that because I love and care about you a lot.

So I have an important question, and I promise I can make things alright.
It’s not much or anything big, but can I hold you tonight?

I’ll do my best to fix your broken heart by picking up the shattered pieces.
I’ll be sure to explain why you make my heart flutter for I have lots of reasons.

I’ll wipe your tears, make you laugh, watch your smile, that is all I want to see.
For you should know that your smile lights up my world and sets me free.

I just need you to answer this question since seeing your eyes water is not an enjoyable sight.
It’s not much or anything big, but can I hold you tonight?

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Relationships

11 Signs You've Found The Ultimate Friend Group

They are the types of friends you have for life.

Western Washington University

2426

Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

If I have learned one thing in my lifetime, it is that friends are a privilege. No one is required to give you their company and yet there is some sort of shared connection that keeps you together. And from that friendship, you may even find yourself lucky enough to have a few more friends, thus forming a group. Here are just a few signs that prove your current friend group is the ultimate friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less

friends

Entertainment

8 Things All Siblings Know Too Well

As told by Ross and Monica Geller.

Clarion University

1795

FanPop

When it comes to television, there’s very few sets of on-screen siblings that a lot of us can relate to. Only those who have grown up with siblings knows what it feels like to fight, prank, and love a sibling. Ross and Monica Geller were definitely overbearing and overshared some things through the series of "Friends," but they captured perfectly what real siblings feel in real life. Some of their antics were funny, some were a little weird but all of them are completely relatable to brothers and sisters everywhere.

Keep Reading...Show less

ross and monica

Lifestyle

11 Types Of Sorority Girls

Who really makes up your chapter...

University of Connecticut

1717

Owl Eyes Magazine

College is a great place to meet people, especially through Greek life. If you look closely at sororities, you'll quickly see there are many different types of girls you will meet.

1. The Legacy.

Her sister was a member, her mom was a member, all of her aunts were members, and her grandma was a member. She has been waiting her whole life to wear these letters and cried hysterically on bid day. Although she can act entitled at times, you can bet she is one of the most enthusiastic sisters.

Keep Reading...Show less

sorority girls

Lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Life Is Better In The Summertime

Winter blues got you down? Summer is just around the corner!

Westfield State University

1478

coconut tree near shore within mountain range

Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

Every kid in college and/or high school dreams of summer the moment they walk through the door on the first day back in September. It becomes harder and harder to focus in classes and while doing assignments as the days get closer. The winter has been lagging, the days are short and dark, and no one is quite themselves due to lack of energy and sunlight. Let's face it: life is ten times better in the summertime.