Merrily skipping – gentle summers breeze,
feeling heady from sun’s warmth
dancing with the swaying trees.
Spirits joined in laughter – personal jubilee,
connected by our friendship; bonded – you and me.
Lying intertwined – blanketed by the shadow of moon,
whispers of shared dreams
minds synced, hearts beat in tune.
In the stillness of night – wishing it would never end,
fortunate we're together – blessed we are friends.
Along comes Winter; gnarly hand cold as ice –
slithering through my veins,
my soul enveloped in its vise.
Turning to you; the warmth of your heart,
where have you gone my friend – why do you depart?
Shivering in my soul – from the droplets of rain;
feels like needles pricking skin –
a puddle of sadness; alone in my pain.
Craving you as my umbrella – protection from the wet,
instead I see an outline of a retreating silhouette.
You were supposed to be my lover, my mentor, my friend –
my protector, spouse or priest
losing my mind – was it all just pretend?
But nowhere to be found; a magician in his final act,
leaving a heart once whole – shattered, broken, cracked.
Confusion and hurt sink in – an unfamiliar sense of treason;
you were here forever I believed –
a friend for every season.
Clarity sets in – I’m slowly coming to comprehend,
you’re here when you’re here – my fair-weather friend…