Echoes of Lost Friendship

In the silent chambers of my heart, a friend is lost, a pain so deep,
In the echoes of laughter, a friend is lost, memories weep.

Once we danced in the glow of the golden sun, in joy’s leap,
Now in the shadow of absence, a friend is lost, sorrow seep.

In the canvas of time, our stories were painted, moments to keep,
In the fading hues, a friend is lost, wounds cut steep.

We sailed on dreams, under the moon’s silver sweep,
In the sinking ship of reality, a friend is lost, the sea is steep.

In the garden of love, we planted seeds of companionship, reap,
Now in the barren field, a friend is lost, loneliness creep.

Oh, in the melody of life, our notes were in harmony, in tune’s heap,
In the silence of the song, a friend is lost, silence seep.

In the book of existence, our tales were written, in destiny’s leap,
In the torn pages, a friend is lost, my ink does weep.

In the journey of life, we walked together, promises to keep,
Now in the lonely path, a friend is lost, I’m left to weep.

By Paul Baldry (LongJohn)