Reaching back
Sifting through the years of memories
So many good times

So many friends
So many farewells
So much emotional baggage
Left behind at the countless crossroads.
A life full of sadness and regret
All dead and buried under the stars.
You stand on one side of a swift river
They watch you silently
From across the shimmering surface
And shining up from the reflection
Are all those who are no longer with you
No longer there to send you on your way.
Your paths split here
They separate for good at this crossing
And if you see them again
A glance and soft greeting
Will be all that’s left of your shared history.
You are not scared anymore
You can face tomorrow’s shadows
Standing tall, gaze steady.
You are stronger because of them
Strong enough to
Lift your hands toward the sun
Soar toward the sky
Say this is the end.
You’ll always remember them
Even if, in future springs
You accomplish everything you wanted
Here, now, today,
You still have to say
Goodbye.