Why does it take a minute to say hello and forever

to say goodbye?
Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to
have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes
and longitudes.
How lucky I am to have something that makes
saying goodbye so hard.
Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we meet again!
If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to
cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be
your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your
smile... But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be
me
Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is
necessary before you can meet again. And meeting
again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for
those who are friends.
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it
happened.
You and I will meet again
When we're least expecting it
One day in some far off place
I will recognize your face
I won't say goodbye my friend
For you and I will meet again
A goodbye isn't painful unless you're never going to
say hello again