Living Denied

It is with admiration and respect that I eulogize the passing of a friend. He was someone I knew so very well. In actuality, he even resembled me in appearance. He was never truly happy but always showed a smile for others, to not bring them down. He tried to do his best by others, though he felt he let them down so many times. Now… he is gone and exists in the shell of another life as a new tenant moved into his space, occupying the body, heart and mind. This person sees the world as is, but also glows, for he knows he can give love and get love, he is loved. So goodbye dear old friend and from the new guy, hello world!