Closure

As the business's closure loomed in the distance, Anxiety gripped me tightly, a relentless insistence. Late-night thoughts birthed migraines, a sleepless affair, The shop had been more than a store; it was friendships we'd share. Evenings converged, weekends embraced at the store's cozy nook, I couldn't fathom it all disappearing with a single closing book. But for a moment, a glimmer of hope did appear, In a friend, not just any, but a love sincere. She'd been the beacon, the reason I'd smile, I believed she'd support me through any trial. A shoulder to lean on, a hand to wipe tears, Oh, how mistaken I was, as my heart faced its fears. The calls turned silent, like a fading star's light, Texts arrived tardily, replies devoid of their usual might. Answers grew brief, disinterest reared its head, My heart ached profoundly, but faith I still spread.