Best Friends Not Forever

Best friends forever. That’s what they said. Your necklace, And my bracelet. I saved a picture of you In the heart shaped locket On that pink chain. And with hopeful eyes, We waited for the warmth of summer. Sunny days, Under a canopy of green leaves. Laying in the lush grass. Making pictures in the clouds, Side by side with you. We make eye contact. You smile. And so do I. No words are needed, For you know exactly how I feel. You know me all too well. Starry nights. Sleeping bags and a small fire, Underneath a roof of black velvet With tiny little holes, From which they look down at us, Those who we have lost. And as we lay there, A silent tear leaks from my brown eyes. You look at me and nod silently. I don’t have to say anything. You know my pain and my hope. You know me all too well. Summer days Fade away all too fast. Just as soon as it has begun, Winter begins to invade our childhood sanctuary. “Nothing could ever come between us.” What happens when that promise Becomes nothing more than a question? Forcing its way into our lives Because there is no time to spend together. No time to look at the clouds The ground is too cold to lay on anyway White never looked so ominous Winter came and chilled our friendship. You lost your necklace. And I misplaced my bracelet. But you still knew me All too well. Over time, the seasons change Warm to cold then cold to warm But our friendship didn’t last That first winter Wherever you may be, My friend... my dear friend I hope you remember All our summer days And I hope you smile When you remember me.