A Final Farwell

We part for good,
Or for a time,
A handshake, a hug
A tear upon the cheek

Brothers of my fears
Sisters of my tears
I promise on my soul
I won’t forget you

Through pains and sorrows
You’ve held my hand
Through good and bad
You’ve been there

Again, our paths will cross
But strangers we will be
For time built our friendship
And it will deform it

Strangers and friends form only one
As we turn our backs on those we’ve known
For so long, so short a time
This is a final farewell