To An Old Friend

It has been a long time since I thought of you. I wept for you today when I learned of your recent loss. There were many nights when I was younger and still in love that I was tormented with such pain. There were many nights that I fought through that pain to turn it into a prayer, the strongest prayers I have ever cried, begging Him to never let you feel anything like what I felt. Now He has finally betrayed the last of my prayers. That is how I feel at least. I know you would disagree. I know you would admonish me not to think that way. And I would smile and tell you that is precisely why you are such a beautiful soul. I am truly sorry that such a beautiful soul must experience such sorrow.