step away, one step away

its possibly a decision that i make consciously.
to move a step away from you.

it was heartening to read about you, and to hear about you in the media, for all the hopes and aspirations that the community has placed implicitly on you.

even my family was talking about you.

and yes, these are proud moments for me too, having made your acquaintance.
but only being a close one for the moments which have so long passed.

and moments, which will never come again.

i know that life has taken you there, and that its not something that i can be jealous of.
because i know that the path you take, i can never dream of following.
your own talents and gifts have placed you opportunely, and as a friend, i can only pray that you succeed.

but as a friend, i feel i have lost you.
to what, to whom, i cannot say.

so i am stepping away, one step away.
its not far, just in case you somehow still need me.
but far enough, just so that it makes it easier for me to breathe.