A Forgotten Friend

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A Forgotten Friend

Ah, I remember how she used to be with me all the time. A day did not go by without me going over to play. I remember how we used to play for hours and hours. We played whatever came to mind; it didn’t matter as long as we were together. We were happy.

Sometimes she would come over and she would be sad. The time spent together then would have a sorrowful cast. Sometimes she would feel obligated to come over and play with me. Those times were not fun because she was perfunctual and unenthusiastic. But the best times, these were grand! The best times were when she would play because she wanted to. These were filled with laughter, smiles and pure, unadulterated joy. But she no longer plays with me.

I wonder what happened between the two of us? Did I not satisfy her? Did she become bored with me? Or worse yet, did I make her angry? Actually, upon reflection, I don’t think it was any of those things. I think she just grew up. As she got older, she would come to me less and less. She outgrew me and all that I could give her. ...

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