Good bye Friend

This is regarding the loss of a fellow writer and former co-worker.

Good bye Friend

We said good-by to a friend today. The songs were played, prayers were said, memories were shared and the service ended.

It is not as simple as all that, for her memory lives on in my head. I shall take this recollection and tuck it away in a secure place. From time to time I will take these treasured memories out and examine them and be comforted by them.

Sometimes it will not be purposeful, but there will be instances when memories spring unbidden to the forefront of my consciousness. In the beginning I will be startled by them, but as time passes, and I grow accustomed to their presence, I will acknowledge their company and smile at this reflection. My heart will be warmed by happy memories of times gone by and I shall treasure each moment I recall.

Memories sustain us throughout our lives and I’m glad to have pleasant and comforting memories of my friend. To be sure, there were enough sad times, but I will let these disappear and only hold on to the good ones. Good memories that will complete my consciousness. For this is the way it was meant to be.

© Kathleen Durbin