This is a Poem about friendship and letting go. Sometimes we have Friendships that last a lifetime and some are there for just a moment or two. Its about learning to live and enjoy the moments. Here is a poem that speaks to wanting to feel like we belong, yet knowing fate has its own course to take.

Petal

The glistening sun on your vibrant cluster of beauty

made your petals seem like forever

The fragrance, the colour, the magnificence

The wind seemed unrelenting in its force

When the storm had passed, I saw half of what was, remaining

Scrambling to pick up the petals, I knew it was only time

As I held you in my hands, I knew I had no moisture to save you

The salt from my body would burn your tender skin

No antidotes left

Your edges started to turn inward, and I knew then, you needed to go

I closed my eyes and remembered what was so beautiful and complete

And I needed to let you go where there is moisture to replenish your remaining time

I cupped my hand, laid you gently in the pond and walked away with a heavy heart

Your beauty and fragrance will be forged in my soul for eternity

The place where your petals will last forever

Carl Meadows

September 10, 2014