I've always been very blessed to have wonderful people in my life. The people that become my closest friends as odd as it may sound seem to be chosen for me because when I meet them for the first time I instantly feel as if I already know them. This has happened many times for me with the people that I become close to. The reason this is on my mind is because very soon a good friend of mine is moving back to Canada and I will dearly miss her as I do with all my close friends that don't live near enough. Of course we will continue to be good friends but it will be different not seeing her everyday. It's always sad when a friend moves away but I am grateful for strong relationships that don't wane because of distance. It reminded me of a poem by James Kavanaugh that I wanted to share some parts of...
The sun lingers over the ocean a little longer tonight,
While I remember everyone I love
And wish I could hold them in my arms all at once
...Curse time and distance and all the banalities of life that tear us apart
...I wish as I watch the disappearing sun that I could gather together all those I love and all that love me
And remain in one house, one town, one union.
No one left out, no one unavailable, no one whose
voice and words and smile could not be at my beck and call.
...But I am grateful for the friends that life has permitted me,
Grateful for the memories, the reunions that lie ahead,
The laughs and tears and stories that cannot be told enough,
Grateful that the sun lingers over the ocean a little longer tonight.
2 comments:
I think this post should be dedicated to me. Just sayin'. :)
What touching sentiments, so beautifully expressed by James K. I would need to substitute family for friends and feel a little jealous, but that's my personality and life's experience. It's easy to stay in touch today (email, cell phone, blog, twitter, facebook, webcam), but so many things vie for our time and attention, that prioritizing and sacrificing for the worthwhile are required, particularly for face-to-face encounters. I am surely grateful for those I have laughed with, cried with, and made wonderful tell-all-the-time stories with!! Thanks for sharing this poem and good luck and best wishes to your friend who is moving to Canada...Go Maple Leaves!
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