To Friends.
Tue Feb 15 2005

Every so often I think of my friends…of those I used to have, of those I have now…Friends are what they are because they are special…I think, it is not important that we both need to feel special about each other…I love my friends and I do not expect them to love me the same in return…

My friends are so different...each one so special…each one so not like the other…Yet I bond together with every one of them…its just happened, we do not do anything special to be so close…they do know me very well, even if we don’t spend hours talking…I know a lot about my friends…even if they never tell me their stories…I think when you meet someone who was meant to touch your heart you know them without speaking…without asking questions…you recognise them even in silence...

Silly song of a previous decade of a dumb pop music, yet the words carry certain wisdom:
I don't care who you are, where you're from, what you did…As long as you love me…”

With trust we accept those who come to walk with us. Even if they’re in for a short walk only…personally I certainly would be sad to see them turning onto the side road at some point of togetherness…maybe even cry a little…but isn’t it a clear sign that it was a real friendship, that we can’t part with that easily?...And although I do not often get to be the one to walk away, I understand that sometimes someone just needs to go..only because they have their reasons...

Every now and then…friends come into my life…and they go too…ever so often…maybe more often then I’d like it to be…it is easy to be understanding for their decisions to go…it is hard to keep smiling waving goodbyes…But still we do…every now and then…

To all my friends, even to those who never knew this place and will never hear me:
I miss you. I dream to catch up with you every now and then...on how you’re doing, what’s on your minds and in your hearts…I don’t think, it is true that once gone, one should never look back…we can do it…sometimes we even need to do this to be able to move forward…or to see our path from the side of the road, that we once walked together with someone, who cared…

It is not that hard to glance back, if the past means something to you, isn't it?

6 Comments
  • From:
    Ichandra (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 16 2005
    I like this verse
    set something free
    and if it comes back
    it belongs to you
    if it doesnt
    hunt it down and kill it
    hee hee
    love and lightning
    ichandra
  • From:
    Bubbles1956 (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 16 2005
    Friends stay with you no matter what. My best friend in high school and I met up last year after over 20 years of just sending Christmas cards every year. Now we are back in touch on a regular basis like we never missed a step.
  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 16 2005
    Looking back can equal memories or an exercise in futility.

    Looking forward can be planning or an exercise in futility.

    Even today can be a glorious adventure or an exercise in futility.

    It depends on your attitude.

    But once a person has touched your heart, that's forever.

    Love....
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 16 2005
    Yes, I feel that way too
    I miss so many of my old buddies.
    Sad to say most of mine have left this earth walk.. and gone on to ?? where ever they are
    I think about them .. and sometimes I dream of them
    Friends forever!!!! until we meet again
    Right?

    What plans are you making .. for the BIG EGYPT trip.. what are you seeing first, where are you staying.. oh tell it all
    I am still so excited about it.. I've been telling everyone I know.
    HUGS
    p

    (I wrote in my Diary today.. I got a Card book Named Pastwatch. I'll begin to read tonight.
  • From:
    ZimZam (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Feb 18 2005
    Thats a very nice and touching entry ....very beautiful...............**~TraviS~**
  • From:
    CandidObserver (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Feb 18 2005
    friendship has levels. it's like a pyramid. the higher, longer, and deeper the friendship reaches, the fewer the list becomes.

    even on DD, there is a certain bonding but friendship is redefined when far beyond its virtuality, you get to share more than what meets the eye.

    ~elle~