Goodbye to a Dear Old Friend

Goodbye dear friend, you served me well……

I fell for you the moment I saw you; your bright shining  invitation was a magnet and never waned….

You heard me sing, you heard me laugh and cry, you never judged me
and you were silent when I was in a bad mood and took it out on you…

We traveled a lot of road together, some easy and some bumpy, but as long as we were together I knew we’d arrive safely…

We lived a lot of life together these past twelve years and each milestone will indelibly be tied up in my mind with snapshots of you right there beside me…..

But times change and as you aged I knew it was inevitable to make that break before either of us failed the other…..

Our last week together was like old times. You were suddenly young again, no stumbling, no hesitations, no weakness….

We both knew that last day what was coming and you shined brightly for me that one last time….As I turned to take one more look, you silently told me that it was okay for me to go without you…..    
 
Goodbye dear friend, I’ll never forget you……My 1989 Toyota Camry…on your way to serve another……

Copyright Sue Goryan
March 23, 2001