Sometimes we all have to say goodbye
It is a part of life, those around us say
I struggled so hard not to let you go
But you said it was time and then you slipped away
For twenty years you were my best friend
We encouraged each other’s dreams we kept hidden inside
We told each other that in fights, our husbands were always wrong
And our kids were lucky to have us – a fact that could not be denied
I often wonder if I let you down
I should have fought harder when you grew weak
I should have been tougher and became a stronger voice
when you no longer possessed the strength to speak
You said it was time - “just kiss me goodbye”
You told me I had to let it be and let it end
I wanted to say no, please do not leave me here
How can I be without you, my best friend?
Three years later, I pass by your house
And everything and nothing looks the same
I talk to you sometimes when I need encouragement
I listen for your words when I call out your name
But it’s okay now, I know you are free
and each day I think about your smile
And when life beats me up and saps my courage
I just sit back and reminisce about you for awhile
Donna Cavanagh-MyVeryOwnFan.com