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A Picture In A Box

 I found your picture in a box, looked into those soulful blue eyes and wept. I felt the sadness of our parting and a pain for our used-to-be love. Innocent and passionate, we wanted to be together forever and a day. A lonely boy and girl met at the right time to be there for each other when they each needed it most. No one will ever take the place of you in my heart. Over the years my heart has endured heartbreak and loss but there is no pain in the part of my heart where you dwell. The memory of walking hand in hand, dodging raindrops, talking for hours. The safest and most beloved peace I had ever had was in your arms, you holding me close and letting me know that no matter what, you loved me. And no matter what, I loved you. You gave me a reason to be, when no one else could. You made me believe in myself, that I had worth, I was more than just an insignificant person taking up space. I had value, I knew because you let me know, you allowed me the peace and comfort I needed to grow inside and become the young woman I was capable of becoming. I could endure my tumultuous home life because you were there to help me through it. Time passed and my family moved away, you drove your motorcycle several hundred miles to see me, I was so happy to see you, so sad when you had to leave. I moved back and we saw each other again, feelings had changed, we were no longer dependent on one another to be happy. We were older and more mature, I remember you taking me by the place your fiancee worked and pointing her out to me, I was just a tiny bit sad, but that's what is supposed to happen, we are meant to drift away from friends and go toward our potential mate. I met the boy I would marry and share my life with, have children with. I remember our goodbye as I told you I had met who I would marry and how sad it seemed to make both of us, I think that was when we both finally realized that our time together had come to an end. I would never again have a friend that I loved as deeply as you, that I am so thankful for having known. I pray for you and thank God that He sent you to me when He did. I pray that your life has been as blessed and full as mine has been. And I do sometimes wish you were more than just a picture in a box.