Old friend,
has it been that long ago
since we made all those plans?

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How we would grow old together,
laughing our way through life,
doing all the things we loved so much.

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You did all the foolish things, yet no one
dared call you a fool, for you saw
through the real fools, and you let them pass.

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Life has a way of evening things out,
but you drew the short straw and never
let on. Turns out yours was the longest of all.

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We never reached our goal, but you
made the little things seem great,
even when we fell down along the way.

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I wanted to cry, but you wouldn't let me.
I wanted to rage, but you soothed me.
You wanted to laugh, so we roared.

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Has it really been that long, old friend?
I grow gray and uncertain of my future
and you will always be forever young.

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The years have passed, not always
kind, not always easy, never slowing,
but your memory never fades.

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It is strong, it is fresh, it is vibrant,
and it is a reminder of a day long ago
when we made our plans; our pact.

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That we would grow old and our
friendship would flourish like fine wine
and the cup would never be empty.

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You are gone now, off to another existence
and I am all that is left, always wondering
when I will meet you again, old friend.