time to say goodbye

[Selena California Santos]

The time comes in every girls life
When she has to say goodbye
Even though she doesn't want to
She knows the time has come
Of course she'll be missed
And the tears will eventually fall
But it needs to be said.

Nothing lasts forever.
Sure, she knows that
But does that make that word any easier.
Goodbye is the hardest word
That anyone will ever use
But at times it has to be said...

"Goodbye
Goodbye my dear,
My child
I shall never forget
I don't want to leave
But I'm afraid that there is no other choice"

The young girl brushes her hand
Across her friends cheek,
Wiping away the tears.
She leans in, kisses her cheek
And whispers..
"Don't cry...
For you'll always be in my heart."

And as she says those last words,
The girl pulls away
and with a weak and gentle smile,
She walks away,
Not looking back.

The time has finally come
For her to say goodbye...
Goodbye.