Drifting

It's strange how quickly and subtly someone can float out of your life. One minute they're with you, holding your hand, or by your side, or just being there, with you. The next, they creep away slowly, the way a shadow does approaching noon. Finally, they disappear completely. At first you'll miss them. You'll cling to the memories of their existence woven with yours. But soon, you'll let them go. You will move on, you will overcome the fact that they were ever a part of your life. And you may not know right away. But one day you will, and it will hit you hard. But you'll be able to overcome that, too.