Dear Friend...

Dear Friend,
I just wanted to remind you that we're here.  We have always been here, and we always will be here.  Even if you forget about us.  Even if you forget about the fun times and adventures we've had, we won't forget. 
We'll never forget.
You're important.  You're important to me.  I hope you never forget that, even though you might move on with your life and forget about how important I once was to you too.  We were best friends.  Remember?
I remember.  I'll always remember.  I'll remember Summerfest, and Bear Lake.  Raspberry and oreo milkshakes.  Nerf gun battles.  Action movies.  Pirate adventures.  Rolling down hills.  Skittles.  Little Caesar's pizza.  Choir concerts.  Carpooling to work.  Spy driving.  Famous Dave's. 
But  most of all, I'll remember the way you always made me feel.  Like I'm special, just the way I am.  Like I might have something to offer this world.  Like maybe I don't have to grow up as fast as I thought I did.
This letter is to thank you for that.
And to let you know that I remember.
And a silent prayer that maybe you will remember me sometime, too.

-a Musketeer

"If Only Tears Could Bring You Back" --Midnight Sons

"This Too Shall Pass"

Hey there little girl
with the tears rolling down your face,
I know it's hard to see now
but I promise you'll find your place.

Hey there little girl
different from everyone else
I know right now it feels
like you've been stuck up on a shelf

But this too shall pass,
This too shall pass.

Hey there little girl
Feeling overlooked and unwanted,
I know it feels like everyone
leaves you hurt and disappointed

Hey there little girl
It's okay to feel this way,
And when the sun rises tomorrow
it'll be a brand new day

And this too shall pass,
This too shall pass.

You pride yourself on being different
Different from the rest
And someday someone will see that difference
and realize that it's the best

I know you feel lonely now
but that won't last forever
Just keep pushing on for one more day
you can make it through whatever

Is put in your way
You can make it through today
Through all the pain and sorrow
And if you can make it through today
You can make it through tomorrow

Hey there little girl
Lift your head and dry your eyes
You don't have to be perfect
all you have to do is try

Hey there little girl
Don't be afraid to smile
This pain and loneliness you feel
will only last a little while

And this too shall pass,
This too shall pass