Ode to a "friend"

I thought I saw your face in the clouds today
It was just my imagination again, I pray
It's been a while since I heard your voice
The last time you said goodbye, you gave me a choice
If I had to do it all over I would choose again
That in my life I would want you in
Together forever we would always be
Two flames burning side by side for eternity
I wanted your friendship at the very least
You couldn't give it to me saying it was for the best
I still don't understand that after all this time
What is wrong with having a friend to just drop a line
We shared so much in our short time together
I thought that our connection would last forever
What I treasure most is the friendships I make
Having someone to brighten your day and take
Time out to care about how I am
And talk about the things in life we plan
I often think about what it would be like
To have you as a friend in my life
Now I will never know, nor will you
Because that was the path you did choose.