In the Glorification of Friendship Lost

A Friendship Lost: A Changed World

Meeting you can only be described as a true blessing for me, and the time spent with you splendid. A journey so short but yet, so delightful, that is now lost in the vast expanse of days gone by. I recall something I had read so very recently, ”The present changes the past, looking back you do not find what you left behind.” This phrase had never seemed so substantial to me, for I cannot at this moment envisage you other than a miraculous dream.

Love Vs Friendship

Time and again, I have heard people say that one is lucky to experience true love in their lifetime. However, I would like to argue that the gift of true friendship can be as deeply cherished. My acquaintance with you, a testimony to that. On all accounts, I have always acknowledged my good fortune in gaining wonderful friendships, even then you stood out, like a pearl among diamonds. I’m remorseful to say that I’m unable to recall the point in time you started to mean something more to me, something very precious. Yet, it couldn’t have been a single moment, but an accumulation of moments, your brightness shining through me like the illuminating sun.

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you…I could walk through my garden forever.

Alfred Tennyson

A Treasure Forever

For the first time, I admit wholeheartedly that my fondness for you ran deeper. You became the person whose presence I would treasure forever if given the opportunity. Not at any time have I felt so special in the presence of another being, the feeling which I can only define as pure ecstasy. Over time, I have come to discern that this is how you make everyone feel special the way they are, because that’s your specialty. You bring joy to everyone simply by being present, for you are unique that way.

A Friendship Lost

I completely accept that it was my undoing for the way things are between us now. It would be deceitful on my part if I claim to not have regretted it every passing moment. I, however, have come to the conclusion that to feel anguish over it would be a dishonour to all the wonderful memories you have given me.  I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for all the ways I have disappointed you and for not being the friend you needed. I hope that you forgive me.

Heartbreak could be lived with if it weren’t accompanied by regret.

Laura Kasischke, The Raising

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Gratitude for the Memories

I make no mistake when I say I’d give everything to gain back your friendship, for I feel grief for the loss every passing day. Nevertheless, I’m thankful for the time shared and will eternally be grateful for the beautiful experience of knowing you. No matter where life takes me, your remembrance will be treasured.

I wish for a present where I could find you as a friend, where you could see me as a friend. I wish for a present where the present is more magnificent than the past. I will mourn the loss of your friendship, but, I promise you that whenever I remember you, it’ll be with my deepest affection. This piece is a glorification of shared time and memories, an experience of a lifetime, and for which I have only you to thank for.

So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.

Hellen Keller

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About The Author

Bornali Das is a PhD student in Mathematics, from the University of Szeged, Hungary. She believes writing is a means of building bridges between souls, and this is what she attempts to do by sharing these pieces that are in some way related to her individuality.

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