Finding our footing

You were once my best friend,
The boy who held my heart.
Then you were the person
Who tore my life apart.

I wanted to hate you
I tried with all my might.
But I couldnt stop the dreams
That came to me each night.

It was harder than you know
To watch you every day
And know that I was alone
In every single way.

As the years went by
Our friendship fizzled down
Until all that was left of us
Were the ashes scattered round.

We became a memory,
A whispered story of loss.
The past was a fine line
That we didnt dare to cross.

But you reached across that line
And gave me a little tug.
You pulled me back into your life -
Your apologies embalmed me like a hug.

We are just regaining our footing
On this shaky friendship ground
But with you nearby, I know
My steps Ive almost found.