Goodbye

Our relationship started like any other,
We planted the seed together
And over time it grew
Into a living, breathing thing

You taught me patience,
Perserverance, and in return
I taught you, everyone
Needs someone to admire

You were there when I cried,
When I smiled and laughed
You held my hand when I needed you
And never left my side

You passed down the torch
As you knew this day would come
The day everyone dreads
The day we had to part

Summer lapsed to autumn,
The torch burned out and our flower drooped
As I neglected to visit
And forgot to say goodbye.