Heart-wrenching piece! I know words can't even convey the sorrow in which you feel, the yearning for them to return and come home where they belong and are loved. So sorry for your loss. It makes me think the time or amount of years is at times, insignificant, because this person can still live in your heart. This person impacted you in a way no one can duplicate. I hate the guilt in this though, hope you don't beat yourself up. It also reminds me we may walk away because we are scared to be too open or vulnerable, we can barely find it within ourselves to admit certain things so how can we share with another yet?

Emotional piece. *hugs*