Just over a year ago, Diane and I met with a mutual desire to find happiness and relation. Our efforts to reach this goal were the same and our paths met. Our first date was one evening for coffee and small talk. That night may seem simple to most but it was the beginning of an admiration on my part for a woman named Diane.
When I first walked up, Diane gave me a kiss on my cheek. She totally caught me by surprise and I think I blushed.
Diane and I chatted and smiled and shared our thoughts and interests. We learned about each other and warmed to each other personalities. Her smile came natural and thus brought mine out as well. Her friendliness and charm put my nervousness at ease and made me feel very comfortable with her. The attraction I initially wondered about quickly grew.
Diane and I enjoyed a few dates after that evening and each one was most pleasant and uncommon. Diane appeared as a typically beautiful young lady but she wasn't typical. She had a sparkle and a magnetism that I had not experienced before.
My interest in Diane developed and grew but although it was real, it failed to be mutual. Diane shared her thoughts and feelings with me and even though it was to my disappointment and loss, she had a way of making me feel very good about myself. Diane liked me and she told me so. She explained that although she wasn't feeling a romantic connection with me, she told me I am a good person with a good heart. We remained friends.
We stayed in contact briefly but that faded a bit over time. About a year later, this past Christmas 07, I regained contact with Diane when I sent her a holiday greeting. She wrote back very cheerfully and was happy to hear from me. She was in a rush to see her close friends so she wasn't able to write too much but she did tell me she was doing great and was seeing a gentleman who she felt good about.
I did write back and shared myself with her but she wasn't able to write back yet. In January, I happened to notice her profile was showing active again so I wondered how she was doing. I was very tempted to ask but I didn't want to seem too eager or anything. So I hesitated. A couple weeks later, I hesitated again. I will regret that hesitation forever.
On February 22, I was catching up on a couple of newspapers I hadn't read and imagine my shock when I saw that beautiful smile in the newspaper. I felt even worse when I saw I had missed her final viewing by only a few hours. I felt slight relief when I learned Diane's funeral was scheduled for the next day.
Diane is the only one who knew me there so I sat in the back and quietly whispered my good-byes as she was escorted out of the church.
Diane, you gave me the privilege of meeting you and experiencing your amazing personality and surrounding aura. You gave me bright memories that I will always enjoy. I will remember you always, your kiss on my cheek and think of you when I see a bright star.
Dave
PS: I did not get to enjoy knowing you as well as your closer friends did but I want to thank Amy and everyone else for allowing me to express my thoughts to you Diane. That means a lot.
