As Long As I’m Still Trying

Ran into a long lost friend
More than that, a big piece of our past

People who knew us way back when
People who knew the best of

Back when we believed we would conquer
Back when we were pioneers

When we were all for one and all for the vision
When we were an enviable group of gatherers

People with whom we shared our strengths and weaknesses
People with whom we were a totally unrelated family

At first, it was a taken aback surprise
Until the words flowed and we were sharing like no time had passed

And maybe I’m naive to think we could go back
But as long as I’m still trying

Then I know it’s not my fault, then I can be sure
Then I know it’s a matter of time despite my intentions pure

And it reminded me how much I miss
And it set me to challenge myself, to be braver

We’re not dead yet and I have yet to forget
How much you still mean to me

As long as I’m still trying