WHEN THE ECHO WENT SILENT

Whether we chat once a day,
Once a week or once a month.
Knowing that we can pick-up,
Exactly where we left off.
Without skipping a heartbeat,
It’s what marks our close friendship.
In return, all I ask for,
An acknowledging echo.

I will share my life’s stories,
Share myself for all my days.
I will trust you with secrets,
Share the truths I rarely speak.
I will celebrate your wins,
Share the joy you place in me.
I will be there when life’s tough,
Share the weight of your burden.
I will pour my emotions,  
Share all your fears and losses.
I will listen when you cry,
Share an ear to hear your say.
I will stand through life’s hardship,
Share the quiet of your thoughts.
I will be there by your side,
Share life’s journey, step by step.

Slowly, almost quietly,
Nothing but everything changed.
When your voice grew quieter,
Then footsteps faded away.
The day when the echo stopped,
I finally heard silence.
It’s the day I understood,
You already exited.