Echoes of Goodbyes

Oh, they promise the stars, they swear on their hearts,

But the truth often hides in the dark...

People say that they will always be there,

Like a lighthouse guiding through despair.

Friends for life, they raise their hands,

But in silent moments, they make their plans.

You stand by my side, but your shadows creep,

While I hold on tight, but you’re fast asleep.

Words spill like secrets, but silence remains,

Promises spoken, but they’ll vanish like names.

Time and time again, like waves on the shore,

People fade away, leave me wanting more.

You can tell me I’m wrong, but I’ve seen it all,

In a world full of whispers, your rises and falls.

I won't believe the sweet lullabies,

I’ve heard the heartache beneath the lies.

So expect the worst, let the days go,

And be surprised by the little glow!

In the corners of laughter, shadows take flight,

With each fading smile, I bid goodnight.

A year fades away, and it’s hard to face,

The ghost of the friendship that left not a trace.

Yet I’ll still hold out for a flicker of light,

A spark in the darkness that shines through the night.

Time and time again, like petals in rain,

People drift apart, leaving echoes of pain.

You can tell me I’m wrong, but I must confess,

In an ocean of doubt, I can only progress.

I’ll expect the worst but keep holding fast,

For every goodbye, there’s a bond that can last.

So let the stars guide me in this endless fight,

Through the shadows of dusk, I will find my light.