Over the course of a lifetime, we will – each of us – lose a multitude of friends. I am no exception…
I heard you.
When you suffered a tremendous loss and others were unsteady in their approach.
When your pain was carried squarely on your shoulders, no support in sight.
I heard you.
When you were misunderstood and felt cast out.
When your humor was left lying on cracked pavement,
unappreciated by so-called nearest and dearest.
I heard you.
When your life decisions were incomprehensible to others.
When your go-it-alone choices were right for you
and your strength supported each moment.
I heard you.
When you stopped returning phone calls.
When you stopped responding.
When you stopped.
I won’t reach out again.
Because I respect you.
Because I admire you.
Because I heard you.
I like that – it resonates with me.