Paths Not Shared

 Paths Not Shared


Growing up 

Experiences shared

But never knowing 

If we even cared 

Parties where you lived

But you were not there

Two classmates

Yet strangers

Life not always fair

Mutual friends and schoolyard dreams 

Breakups and pain 

Long silent screams


Our paths were similar along the way 

Though living lives miles away 

Through laughter and tears we lived our days

Now as the twilight of years 

Comes our way 

We have chatted and became friends

At least for today 


I wonder what if

As we chat each day

Did we miss out

Or did destiny prevent another way

Your kindness apparent

And heart open but frayed


Our lives go on with family and friends 

But I wonder what if

Our paths found a way

Would things have been different 

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