To a Friend.

Awkward moments in hallways

Uncomfortable displays of affection

Hour-long phone conversations and page-long yearbook signings

Trust and mistrust

Jealousy and admiration

First experiences and light hearts

All those times

There were so many years

Childhood, jealousy, laughter, despair

Throwing flowers in fields and racing through waters

No reason to pretend as if I don't still care

So much conflict

So many disagreements

So many reasons it shouldn't go on

But you're still caged in my heart like a bird with no wings

Time is no matter, for you'll never be gone

Our futures await

Separate paths lie ahead

Sometimes look back on what's left behind

No shame, but glad we've moved on

No matter what, you'll always be in my mind

Thanks for the times

Thanks for the memories

Thanks for the love and thanks for the support

Thanks for being my best friend

And thanks for knowing how to always be there

Thanks for being you

Thanks for letting me be me

Thanks for the honesty

Thanks for the friendship

Thanks for proving that life goes on