Dear [former] Best Friend

Dear [former] Best Friend, 

I hope you've not forgotten memories

of childhood fun and fantasies. Dear heart,

do you remember we were sisters too?

Who once shared hurts, laughter, secrets? It seems

you've shut me out. Clipped the line and left no 

note. Reasons unspoken but no reason

enough. Old friends left out like garbage. 

I hope it wasn't I who cut the tie

between us. One day together, the next

distanced. Scattered. Strangers. Do I know you

anymore? A single word mispoken

turned sour by silence and time. Perhaps just

distanced feelings and cold hearts did us in.

Too late for reconciliation. 

I hope your new life is bright and shining.

New cities, new family, new friends. Fresh start. 

Don't look back, ignore regret, and move on. 

Tears have already washed my face for you. 

No cage can keep you. You're free. Released  from

this old life. Worry no more sparrow, I've

let it all go, but I can't forget.