For Cherry

Ah, my friend,
this is not the end,
although my heart is breaking.
For now you are free,
and there is so much to see,
in the brand new life that is waiting.

Ah, dear friend
this is not the end,
although my tears are falling.
Cross over the bridge,
and run up to the ridge,
to where your new friends are calling.

Ah, sweetheart,
this is only the start,
so go with my love and good cheer.
You'll live on in my heart,
as though we didn't part,
and in truth you will always be near.