18 Short Poems About Friendship That Transcend Social Distance

Poems To Send To Friends

A million “I love you’s” will never properly convey how much I cherish my friends. In 2021, my gratitude for them has reached new levels as we’re navigating a newly virtual world. Hearts need holding, anger calls for conversation, sorrow ignites sharing, and not one of us is leaving this year unchanged. All of this without being able to reach out and touch a hand, hug a shoulder, or wipe a tear from a grieving face.

So how do you bridge the space between? How do you celebrate togetherness without gathering? I’ve been turning to reading and writing poetry. Its offerings help me remember what it’s like to be in physical community with my long-distance friends. I’m seeking solace in poetry when loneliness comes calling, and allowing each stanza to nourish me with hope during this heavy year. 

If you’re feeling alone right now, that’s okay. Loneliness happens more easily in the winter months, so reach out for support if you can. If you’re not lonely, consider someone who might be feeling that way and connect for a conversation.

Below, you’ll find 18 poems about friendship that are warming my heart or moving me to action right now. Spanning loss, celebration, and revolution, these poems remind me that we are all stronger together. Many are just excerpts, so be sure to click through to read the poems in their entirety. Sit with them, meditate on them, and share them with your loved ones. And when you’re done, share your favorite poems about friendship in the comments below. 💛

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