Farewell

Losing a dear friend to illness

FAREWELL

To my dear friend Peter

 

You left too soon, a life cut short,

Leaving me to navigate a new sort,

In my heart, you'll always remain,

A cherished memory that will sustain

 

You were time capsules of our past,

Inviting forgotten selves to last,

In your company, we found our histories,

Bringing joy, safety, and shared mysteries.

 

I'll miss our coffee dates, our chats on the phone,

The way you listened when I felt alone,

You saw me in a way no one else did,

Understood my fears, dreams, and wit

 

Losing you means losing a unique perspective,

On my life, my purpose, and my directive.

It may take time to heal and move on,

But I'll find my place, where I belong

 

Farewell dear friend, protect me from above,

Wrap me in your wings, with unconditional love,

And though I’ll miss you every passing day,

I know you're with me, in every single way.

 

Originally written in 1994 in Russian

Translated in February 2023

Author's Note

Welcome any experiences with your loosing loved ones

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The loss of a dear friend is akin to the loss of a family member. It engenders the same type of feelings, the same grief. Peter sounds like a very special friend. Be grateful for the time you had with him.

[Alla Antsis]

Thank you for your comments, John!