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To All The Friends I’ve Lost:
I simply want to say hello, although it’s been so many years.
Because even as time performs its cruel, relentless dance, I still remember you.
I remember us.
I still laugh when I think of all our ridiculous jokes;
how many fears, dreams and secrets we shared;
how many times it felt like Us Against The Big Bad World.
And even though our paths diverged, and we’ll likely never meet again, you are still a part of me:
You’re tucked behind a picture frame; hummed in once-forgotten lyrics;
You’re a phantom companion buried someplace deep within my heart, twisting and turning at a moment’s notice.
I smile. I accept.
I breathe you in and out.
Because somehow, some way, I love you still.
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SnapDragon is a writer, artist, and educator who never heard of too many sprinkles.
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What are your thoughts on friendship, Dear Reader?
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beautiful!
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Many thanks! 🕊
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Your writing is like music … lovely.
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Wow! Thank you so much. Music is pretty much my god, so this means more than you know. 🕊
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Loved reading this, I didn’t want it to end. Maybe because I relate so much.
I have however come to believe that some friendships are just meant to be temporally.
I miss my old friends though…friends are the family we choose 🙂
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Thank you so very much for your kind words! They truly mean more than you know. And yes: I agree that some people are meant to be with us for only a short time. But it can still be painful to accept the loss. Thanks again for reading! 🕊
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👏👏 Smooth. 😊
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Thanks, Danielle! Much appreciated. 🕊
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Beautiful words SnapDragon
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Thank you so much for your kind words! Be well. 🕊
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Minimalism with maximum impact! Not many writers can say so much using such few words. Love the line: “You’re tucked behind a picture frame.” Very nice. I’m telling you, you gotta start sending this stuff out to some poetry mags. Thanks for this contribution on a universal theme and experience.
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Thanks so much, Troy. Truly appreciated. 🕊
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I love this I’m new to this whole word press or I would share this!!
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Thanks so much! And welcome to the community! 🕊
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Love the sentiments behind this with the tree losing its leaves.
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Thank you so much! Glad the connection did not go unnoticed. 🕊
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Man this is awesome 🔥. Nostalgia struck me hard.
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Thanks so much! I certainly miss a lot of people. Thanks again for your comment. Be well! 🕊
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Reblogged this on Site Title.
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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Extremely sad when friendships end
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It is, indeed. But sometimes it’s for the best. Thanks for reading, friend. 🕊
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Even I write letters to them, starting with “Dear absent friend…”
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A poignant, yet powerful term!
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I felt this. Deeply. 🌸
VVN
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Thanks so much. 🕊
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Friendship is when you can not see each other for months, maybe even years, and fall into step like you just saw each other yesterday.
This is a touching tribute to people that clearly touched your life in some way. Meaningful time spent with caring people. Thank you for sharing.
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And thanks for your thoughtful comment, Hamish. You’re so right; true friendship remains even after the longest absence. Be well! 🕊
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I love how much power you were able to put into a few words
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Thank you so much, friend. That means more than you know. 🕊
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🙂
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