Friends till the end, is what they say <br />But I have seen reality in another way. <br /> <br />Once when we were young <br />And blissfully unaware <br />Where wishes and hopes could be <br />Whispered to the stars far above <br />We dreamed of a beautiful cottage that only we could share <br />We believed that Knights on white horses would soon be there <br />Looking forward to the day <br />When we are big enough to go away. <br /> <br />Then later, still lingering in our happy illusion, <br />The simple truth of life, <br />Tears the fantasy apart. <br />Shedding light on our real life <br />When the longing of our youth is shattered. <br /> <br />Our childhood pretense is over, <br />No longer shall we stay the same, <br />But instead change with the pain. <br />Whether or not our lives drift apart; <br />We cling to each memory, <br />Knowing that our bond was still special and true, <br />Because of that secret dream we cheerfully shared. <br /> <br />Now when life brings us together <br />In a sad reminiscent way <br />Ours hopes and laughter <br />Are shared as we swing on the porch, <br />Drinking tea <br />And dreaming our little dreams, <br />Together, once more.<br /><br />Candice Renae Williams<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/friends-forever-8/
