To an old friend
Why, at some point in our lives, we have to burn bridges is something I have not gotten used to. For some it has been an occupation, but the idealist in me still believes that basically, all men are good.
It just pisses me off, that for some it will never cross their minds that relationships are one of the most important things that can happen to a person. Taking it for granted comes so naturally like second nature. In my vocabulary, there’s no such thing.
Until now. I thought I would have the luxury of living my adult life without having to forget about someone. I’ve even spared my exes. Believe it or not, they’re still worth remembering because you know, it’s fun to. Those are things you brag to your kids or your grandchildren in the future. But to discard a friendship that meant something, well, that’s different.
I’ve never been a hard-to-please kind of person. A simple “sorry” would do. Neither am I the kind who would harbor grudges like there’s no tomorrow. But when you decided to just ignore me, after that very important event of my life, and after all the times I tried to reach you, I had to come face to face with the fact that you might not want this friendship anymore. Your reasons I would probably never find out, as with all the other complications you like to weave yourself in.
I just wish you the best in whatever you choose to busy yourself in. I know it’s one of your ways to cope up with your losses. But when they have to end soon, maybe, just maybe you’ll realize that people really are worth your time. I don’t wish you pain any more than you have right now. More than anything, I wish for your healing. God knows how broken we both are, and if you shouldn’t be there for me during the times that I need someone, then I only pray that you’re safe in your own world, away from the destruction of this world. That’d be enough for me.
So take care of yourself, friend. Please be good and I hope to hear your name passed around your industry in admiration and respect, because to you, people mattered.
