Poetry - I Wish You Well

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One thing aging has taught me is that no matter how strong a relationship is, or how many lifetimes we have walked together, the universe can sometimes draw us apart.  I used to fight the drift, but have come to understand that for our personal growth, there are going to be times friendships fade or move in different directions. Accepting that truth was the inspiration for this poem.

I Wish You Well
by Marilyn R, Wilson

Roots bound together
Soul mates though lifetimes
Cosmically connected 

I thought for eternity.

The change came slowly
First our roots unwound
Then a crack became a chasm

Our together joy faded and grayed

We spoke less often
Instead of gushing forth
Words trickled out and died

Confused and sad, we cried.

Relentlessly driven
Indifferent directions
We bravely fought the tide
But it was a losing battle

One day came acceptance

We drifted with the current

That swept us relentlessly apart

Further, further, further

As the distance grew
We quickly glanced back
Hoping to catch one last smile 

Hoping for one last wave

No matter the loss I know

I will see you again
If not in this lifetime

Then the next or the next

I cannot fill the empty space

That you used to fill.

But know I still hold you close 

And I still wish you well.