Beloved unknown spirit,
We seek your guidance.
We ask you to commune with us,
And move among us.
Burning softly like a candle flame, your love warmed my heart.
A free and beautiful spirit, vibrant and alive was what you were to me. Only with your caring heart for others could you be grounded.
When tears ran rivers down my cheeks, a smile pulled at your lips. You could move mountains with that smile.
No challenge was too big, no goal too high...
But then in our shared stubbornness we both lost a dear part of us on that day.
I will always regret what I let go, what I failed to see until after the time had passed. But I will always remember the brief light you shone in my life.
Reading through some of my old poetry it reminded me of someone very dear to me. He may not know it but I still hold a place in my heart for him. For he was one of the truest, earnest, honest and best friends I could ever have had. I will always regret letting him go. We were so alike. Stubborn and footloose with great aspirations. Never scared to speak what was on our minds. Maybe that was our downfall though.
I tried to write a poem to express my feelings but when it comes to talking about me and my life words escape me so I will say it bluntly. The point of this is to remind you of what you all have. Don't make the same mistake I did, I may say it time and time again but don't take for granted the love and help of your friends and family. And never hesitate to tell them how much they mean to you! They are the most precious possessions you have.
With you, it's all about
Voiceless communication-
Always knowing exactly what to say,
But never actually having to say it.
When no one seems to be listening,
You hear. When I hurt but don't show it,
You know. When I turn away to hide my tears,
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