of stars and lost dreams

longing

it was december

a time that should be filled with love and laughter and the warmth of friends and family

with the gorgeous feeling of a hot cocoa by the crackling fire, the flames music to one's ears

except

it wasn't like that

not at all

instead, the month was filled with pain and longing

painful memories filed away resurfaced, and once again one had to face the stark reality

that you truly were gone

and you weren't ever coming back

your sweet laughter would never escape those beautiful lips of yours again, the world would never be blessed with the soft nothings of your voice

it was tragic

a hard time

but

you did well