Dear Old Friend,
I cannot stand by your side
and walk with you through this.
I cannot embrace you in my arms
or give you the comfort of my love.
I cannot look into your eyes
and help you find courage within yourself.
I cannot pull you out of that toxicity.
I cannot make you understand you are
the person I know you to be.
I cannot be there for you;
that is no longer my position.
Love for myself requires this distance,
but when you hurt, I still feel it.
I wish I could help heal it,
but I cannot ease your pain,
so I say special prayers for you.
I mention you by name
and ask God to do for you what I can’t,
carry you in your weakness
and keep you safe in His hands.
I told you I always want the best for you;
I meant it.
I told you I will always love you,
but it has to be from a distance.
I’m doing the only thing I can do for you.
I’m doing what I know is best to do.
Dear Old Friend, I’m praying for you.
