Deanna - your reflections touched me deeply, and if the person you wrote it about is able to read it I think it will touch them, too.
It reminded me of past and present friends, former lovers and others that influenced me in small, but meaningful, life changing ways. Thank you for that.
Also, through your words I felt connected, but alone; happy to remember loved ones, but sad because time has eroded the relationships; appreciation for having had the opportunity to experience them, but sad because time has moved, and us along with it.
Finally, I took the liberty of putting an image to your words, but if you don't like it I'll delete it, as I don't want it to be a distraction to the imagery in your mind when you wrote this piece.
Thanks again for your beautiful reflection. Lanard