I will be away from you, my friend, but still around you.

My soul will be with you—you will feel it.

Close your eyes—you will see it.

I will be away from you, and you will not hear me,

But my words will be in your mind.

I will be around you, my friend,

Holding you when you feel alone.

I will weep your tears when you cry.

Our memories will keep us alive, always,

Even if we never see each other again.

Feel me when winds come to you.

See me when flowers open their eyes.

When you feel lost you will find me in the sky

An orange moon.

I will watch you all the time.

I will be away from you, my friend,

But still around you—like a butterfly, like a bird.

I will be with you as a shadow when you are alone.

I will not miss you because I will feel you

When I breathe.

I will be away from you, my friend,

But around you also,

Always.

By Shogofa

via Afghan Women’s Writing Project | Away from You.