avatarAndre Puddie

Summary

The content reflects on deep friendship and the regrets and wishes associated with a friend's departure, emphasizing the desire to have been there for them, the struggle with moving on, and the promise to honor their memory while continuing life's journey.

Abstract

The text is a poignant reflection on the narrator's relationship with a dear friend who has passed away. It expresses a profound wish to have been present before the friend's passing to help with unfulfilled desires and provide comfort, ensuring they left with no regrets and at peace. The narrator also wishes to have been there at the moment of departure, to offer solace and affirm love and the lasting impact of the friend's existence. The struggle to move on is acknowledged, as memories continue to surface, encompassing the full spectrum of their shared experiences. Despite the pain, there is a commitment to remember the friend and to continue living, trusting that the friend watches over them as they always did.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a deep sense of regret for not being able to support their friend before their departure.
  • There is a strong belief that the friend's knowledge of being loved and missed would have provided comfort at the end of their life.
  • The persistence of memories, both good and bad, is seen as a significant part of the grieving process and a testament to the depth of the friendship.
  • The narrator acknowledges the difficulty in moving on but is determined to do so, respecting the friend's own departure from life.
  • The text suggests that the bond of friendship continues beyond death, with the expectation that the friend's spirit remains watchful and protective.

Only Wish

Friends through thick and thin, before and even after.

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I only wished I was there before you went, So I could help you with anything you wanted to do, So you didn’t have any regret, So your heart could be at peace when it was time.

I only wished I was there when you went, So you didn’t think you were alone, That you knew you were loved, And that you would always be missed.

I only wish I could move on after you went, The memories of you still flashed in my mind, The good, the bads, the old, the ugly, the perfect, and good ones. I think of you whenever I am alone, they were so beautiful.

I will never forget you, my dear friend But I will move on, just as you have, So wherever you are, continue looking over me, As you always did.

Poetry
Friendship
Regret
Love
Moving On
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