My Dear Friend

It always seems to amaze me,

how quickly change occurs,

Like a constant flowing river of icy cold waters.

Like the tides change bringing newness,

like the wind blows in fresh air.

I know things never stay the same, 

but this time it's just not fair.

I feel like I just met you, and now you move away.

I smile shyly to you, knowing that this is your last day.

I pray we'll keep in touch, I pray,

because the past, I'd say these things and try it,

but those things just don't seem to last.

You're the first friend that I met here, I cherish you a bunch.

And although our time's been short, know,

I love you very much.

I will always be here for you, to talk, listen, and write,

at the very least in spirit, if not in clear plain sight.

Email, write or call me, Ill always lend an ear.

My schedule's not so crazy,

you know I'm always here.

I know one day I'll visit you,

and you'll be back I'm sure.

All I hope is that our friendship lasts,

the test of time, so pure.

As I end this thought I know there's more,

so much there is to say.

But I'll leave that for another time,

another friendly day.