A Letter From the past

The letter that Scott wrote to me before he moved away from Tbay to go to University in BC.

August 7, 1997

Dear Cindy,

Well I guess this is goodbye. Like your poem says, "I'm afraid I must remain." Goodbye is such a difficult thing to say, especially to a friend as good as you. I still can't believe that we lived only 3 houses away from each other for an entire decade before becoming friends. Sometimes I think that it was destiny that I joined the yearbook committee. If I hadn't, then I wouldn't have met you. Fate must have been behind our meeting.

You are one of the most wonderful and amazing people that I have ever met. You are full of such talent and potential, yet you seem to be too afraid to use it. You are a gifted person. You have one of the biggest hearts of anyone that I ever met. You are always willing to forgive, even to those who have hurt you more than once. That is a strength which few have. Never lose it. You are also probably the most talented writer/poet that I have ever known - your work is beautiful.

Thank you for always being there. You have always been great to talk to. If I ever needed a shoulder you were always there to talk on the phone, walk the dogs, or go rollerblading. You can never be replaced because you are too special. And you will never be forgotten either - fate has much in store for you - be patient. Also, do not give up on love yet, someday you will find your true love - and bliss will be yours.

Thanks again for being there - you have been one of my best friends even though we haven't known each other long. Let's remain friends forever - I still think you should come out to Vancouver - but wherever you are, you will always have a place in my heart that belongs only to you.

Love,
Scott

The poem which Scott references:

Parting Words

(This poem was written when I graduated from highschool. I wrote it for all my friends.)

Life's path is not easy to follow.

Life's journey is not just a stroll.

Everyone in time, must learn to walk it alone, and for us, the time has come.

I walked with you as far as I may, but now, I'm afraid, I must remain.

I wish this road went on forever, but reality is not always ours to command.

I understand you must go.

I did not expect you to stay.

Keep your eyes straight ahead, with your head held high

and with courage face your destiny.

Maybe we will meet again, along this rugged road.

Until then my friend, these memories are in my heart.

© April 23/96 Cindy Alexander