Good-bye not easy
Wishing I could go with you
Lost without your smile
After five weeks of traveling, I returned home and woke twelve hours later to one of my best friends. Andria’s plane landed and I met her for breakfast minutes later. I knew she was flying in from Miami and that we would have one fast paced week together in order to catch up and say everything that needed to be said.
I was connected to her hip. We saw friends, swam, partied, had deep discussions and sat, in silence, feeling content to know we were in the same room together. There is not one moment I would have changed. I could care less about the sleep I missed out on, the housework that was neglected or the writing I didn’t find time to accomplish. I hugged her every time I got the chance, sat next to her when no one else was and enjoyed every minute of our time together.
Her friendship means everything to me. She has been a constant supporter of mine. She has taught me about what is important and who matters. The people in our lives, they matter. She matters, to me. I feel blessed to have her in my life. I am thrilled for her success in Miami, but I miss her face.
We said good-bye minutes ago and I already wish we could have lunch, a sweet tea vodka and some pool time. I am blessed with best friends in Texas. I am thankful that only one left this morning. Andria’s our glue and even from Miami she keeps us together. Now we’re all in our homes crying over our best friend leaving. Each one of us claiming her as our own. Accepting that we share her every year and that we would have it no other way.
Safe travels home, my sweet dearest friend. I will miss you. I love you like crazy.
π¦ I’m feeling like such a cry baby.
You and I, Friends
Without you I’m left searching
For more time together
I love having special friends to stay and I grief when they leave .. have a blub then when she gets home pick up the phone or skype!! You are not alone!! xxxxxxx
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Yes, we speak often, Willow. Thank you, my sweet friend!! xxx
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While sad, it is great to have such a feeling when there is a good-bye among friends…and give you a great state-of-mind to create more poems π
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I hope you’re ready for a few sad and longing poems, Dalo. π You know how i love those. Thank you for recognizing my less than chipper day. It means a lot to me.
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It’s okay to cry once in a way.. Even Queens are allowed to cry!
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I may have to do it more often. However, now I punish you all with my sad poetry for a day or so. This Crimson Queen cries plenty happy or sad, Indian Cowboy.
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Oh, Audith! Don’t be sad. Seems like you had a splendid time! I think she’s lucky to have you as a friend. But I’m interested in what was drank at the poolβ¦you know.
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Aww. Thanks, Duketh. I am a bit sad to see her leave. Only because she is so good for my slightly introverted personality. I can get wrapped up in writing and forget about having fun. She always pulled me out, which I adore doing. I love being around people and enjoy entertaining my friends with my humor. I just get lost inside my head and she always brings me out. She knows she’s lucky to have me, too. We have the best moments together. She has gotten me to zip line, ride roller coasters and dance til dawn. And so much more…
You should have seen us in the pool this time. We are very good at doing flips in the water. She can do more than I can, but I don’t mind. She was a cheerleader…I wasn’t. Giggle. Umm, the drink. Well, I am sorry to say that I may or may not have drank myself sober once or twice this week. Ha. Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka and some fresh lemonade makes a drink similar to an Arnold Palmer but with alcohol. It’s sorta our drink during the summer. When she’s around I put the tequila away only for that drink. (I am opening up here, no judging me for my blood alcohol level this week, Sir.)
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It’s important to get pulled out once in a while. I think I’m like you that way. I can get lost in doing professorish things, but I do have such fun around people. I just need pulled out. Like a rabbit from a hat! My hat!
*laughs* No judgements hereβ¦but I will call my friend the Judge. No! Just being bad. I would have tried one, you know! And I can’t do flips, I think.
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We are so much the same and would be a bad influence on each other, I fear. We would never leave our desks, probably. Or my writing tree if it were my choice. You might leave for a bit. I do know that you need time to chase a ball around. Yes, pulled out like a rabbit! *laughing* No wonder your hats are too tight, Sir!
Do you have a friend named Judge? *laughs so hard* You are so mean to me. I would make you one of those, Duke. You like lemonade, so you would like this drink. We could call it The Duketh, actually!! Oh, I would teach you to do flips. Have you ever watched your hat topple over and over as it flys down the road? Same thing…. *giggle*
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We would be great influences on each other, dadblameit! My hats are packed with thingsβ¦like knives and swords!
Well, I have a good friend who is a judge! I like the name lots! I still can’t do flips. I”ll drink, and you do the flips.
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Oh, I’d influence you, Sir. I have no doubt. (Curses!) I like when I upset you! Knives and swords in your hat is very dangerous, Duke. Why would you keep them there? And how?
He keeps you out of jail. I like the name, too. ‘Tis my favorite name of all time. You haven’t even tried the flips yet. Don’t give up. Will you watch me do the flips? And fill my glass, because if so, we have a deal.
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Wellβ¦how is a strict professorish secret! Dadblameit. Dadblameit dadblameit dadblameit. *smiles*
Yes! It’s a deal. But I’ll drink most of it.
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*smirks* Done cussing yet? You and your secrets!
I will let you drink most of it, you know.
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Yes, I think so. The mood of wickedness may have left.
That’s nice of you, for sure.
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But never for long, Duke.
*smiles*
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That is really sweet! For a minute there I thought the worst… It is great to have friends like that–to have it hurt when they are missed. π Just think if it didn’t hurt. Take care!
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Yes, you have a point, ma’am. Hope all is well. Friends are important, for sure!
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Oooo…ma’am… π . That makes me sound so old… π All is good.
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No, just respected. π Have a great weekend.
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You too π .
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OH, Audrey, I am so sorry!!! Now I am SO glad I posted my sexy Rose. I really HOPE She lifts your spirits!! Love, Amy
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Thank you, dear. She was lovely. I’ll just be a while. No worries. π β‘
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Lovely, Aud, she must really mean a lot to you.
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Thank you, Richard. Yes, she is what all women strive to be one day. The perfect woman, friend, wife and mother, perfectly flawed and put together. I adore her.
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You are so fortunate to have an Andria in your life, Aud. Lean on those good times always, when you are apart.
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Yes, she is a true blessing, Zak. Thank you.
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Love you
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Love you, too. β‘
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I am so happy that you have such a beautiful friend! π You are truly blessed! π Not everyone has friends like that π I know you feel sad now, but the sadness just shows how blessed you are to have someone whom you love so much and who loves you so much back π Friendship is so dear and precious π And, you know, crying is good π
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Thank you, Line. I am always so appreciative of my time with friends. They are such a blessing. I am a big ole baby when I have to say good-bye. I’ll snap out of it soon. π Hugs!
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I also cry when I leave people or people leave me, but that is okay, I just think that I cry because I love so much π π I wish I was friends with you in “real life” π You must be such a lovely friend .:-)
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Yes, I tend to invest myself completely in all relationships. It can be a bad thing when I get hurt, but I know no other way. π Thank you for your kind words. I hope I am a good friend. π I try. I would be your friend in real life, too! π
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and I would be yours! π And I know you are a good friend π You are so lovely! π
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I haven’t lost many friends, so I must be doing something right. Thank you… π
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π β€ π
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Oh, and big big hugs to you!!!! β€ β€ β€
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Thanks!! ((Hugs)) β‘
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utterly beautiful, Audrey. The Treasure of Friendship is one that should always be cherished, just as you do. Cry away…its perfectly ok π
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Thank you, Morgan. π¦ *tears* Such a sap, am I.
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Sappiness is the perfect state of being for a poet π
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Yes, I agree. π
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