At first we were friends,
Suddenly connected
At the high school dance,
…surprise unexpected.
We’ve done things together
For years that went by,
Without asking ever,
How we felt inside.
Without one question why
We were always there,
For each other’s call,
To bring warmth and care.
And then we were friends
With husband and wife,
With children as well…
Living different lives.
Even now, sometimes,
I catch myself go
Back in my mind’s eye,
To what was long ago.
But the water can’t stop
In the river’s bed.
It runs down the path,
Molded into earth.
And two banks along,
Never stay the same.
Water changes them both,
As it flows away.
Just as that indeed,
Many years have passed
What they tell me is:
Never look behind…
©2013 Josephine Lake
