Shadows of The past

When you are a big part of some ones life

the traces of you can never be erased.

They are forever en grained in your memories,

At night the past flashes back just like a film

scenes of the love we both felt for each other.

But the closeness we had has vanished

We had a deadline that we both knew, 

and like that maroon 5 song Daylight

those annoying lyrics were true.

It hasn't been all that long, but the warmth of our love is gone

and now the their are shadows of the past we shared.

Sometimes I don't want to remember, 

because I don't want to miss you

but then I realize I should.

You were the reason I smiled and laughed as much as I did

You were the best friend that I needed,

You were the one person who knew everything

and loved me completely.

When I rummage through my things

the little leaves of paper that you used to write to me fall out

The funny notes you passed me, always make me laugh

forever will I remember you in math class.

The gifts you've given me are all around

and some our found within me,

I couldn't have asked for a better friend 

to help me through the trials

The shadows of the past remind me

that I loved you with all my heart

and that even though we are miles apart

Your name is written in my heart.