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[highlandsun]

I wander through the faded halls of memory
passing images of joyful times before
those joys so bright, in color tones so shimmery
a place that I may visit never more

two roads diverged and reconverged,
and I intent on navigating both
but what's departed can't be merged
though admitting this to be I am so loathe

it's late, but short of never, so I try
to give to you the goodwill that you spent
your kindness that so dazzled in my eye
so freely given, now is freely sent

May the road rise to meet you with a smile
in my heart you'll always be true
may friends receive you warmly every mile
through them I send my love to you

I wish for you a path of great success
with challenges to keep you sharp and keen
let happiness surround you in excess
may all your pastures flourish ever green