my best friend

Friends from the start
There was no hiding
Always together
Rarely apart
Parties, bonfires, church
Just hanging out
Talks about everything
And nothing
You made me stronger
You taught me how to live
You showed me a way out
Of a life I was stuck in
We were forever friends
Then,
My life moved forward
Towards the woman you
Help give me courage to be
You lived your life as well
Moving forward in a direction
You needed to go
I got married and moved
Our conversations fading away
It is just the way it happens
Sometimes
But in my heart I miss you
And I hope you are doing well
I cherish our memories
You were my best friend
In a season I needed
Someone like you the most

I chose the  'love' category even though this is not about romantic love. Losing friends hurts the heart as well.
Also, entered in a competition here on dup.