Echoes of Solitude

When a friend departs, a piece of me fades,

In the hollow echoes where laughter once played.

Your presence and comfort, light my day,

Now lost in the shadows, as they've gone away.

Though the ache of loss weighs heavy and stark,

I'll carry your essence within, like a spark.

Our paths diverge, yet I won't forget,

The friendship we had, a cherished vignette.

So farewell, my friend, though it's tough to part,

Your leaving leaves an ache in my heart.

But in the tapestry of life, you may flee,

Your mark, your essence, forever with me.