Paths that part

In the garden where laughter used to grow, We shared our secrets, watching time flow. Now paths diverge, and stories unwind, Friends who were once close, now hard to find. Seasons change, and so do we, Chasing dreams, setting spirits free. Yet in the quiet moments, echoes remain, Of inside jokes and joy, mingled with pain. Pictures fade, but memories hold tight, Late night talks and stars shine bright. Though miles may stretch and lines rearrange, In hearts embrace, we will never be estranged. So here's to the friends who've journeyed afar, You shine in my thoughts, like a guiding star. Though distance may linger and life pulls away, That bond we forged will forever stay.