I never realized How bottled up my emotions were just waiting to burst like an overfilled balloon Until I spilled my guts to my sister

The words, the comments Hung heavy in my mind Now they are out to someone Not trapped in a cage

It was a relief A two ton weight lifted from me

Because she understood And nothing feels better than feeling seen

I’m terrified of loosing you. I’m scared of hurting you. I’m worried I’m saying the wrong thing.

But you’re there for me, Even when others arent.

You’re the only one I hug, The one I talk to when I’m sad, The one I tell my deepest thoughts that keep me up at night to, The one who helps me when I’m sad.

You’re my friend. My oldest friend, My dearest friend, My best friend.

If you ever left I would fall apart. My world would crumble to pieces. My mind would go crazy. I would disappear.

The only way I would leave you Is if you asked me to. You’re the only one keeping me sane. The only one that has remained.

The only one who hasn’t left me since the third grade.

I will always be friends with you even if god forbid we grow apart.

Thank you for everything.

“I’m sorry I’m talking too much. I’ll shut up now”

no no no Please Please don’t apologize for existing Please don’t apologize for sharing your thoughts

Because I love every inch of your mind that you decide to share with me I love every conversation that is filled with the questions deep inside your soul Every realization that you want to tell me about

So no You don’t have to apologize to me for talking too much I will always make room for you in my mind I will always want to hear the thoughts that keep you up at night

I will always value your words as if they are the sun that lights up my life And although I know I’m a bit much sometimes You still stick around Telling me that you’re there for me

How did I get so lucky? To have a best friend as enchanting as you As kind as you

I love you the way you are So please don’t ever apologize for simply existing

• • • Okay, I know this isn’t the best but I wanted to post today even if I don’t love it. I feel myself losing motivation but I’m just trying to push through it. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll have better ideas 😅

Opposites attract, yet somehow we're so similar. We both talk a lot, yet still take time to listen.

Some people think we're siblings, others think we're dating.

We're carbon copies, so how is it that opposites attract?

Some nights I miss you; when i'm up later than you are, staring at the text that reads 'delivered.'

I hope you wake up just to reply.

You say you love rhyming And although I’m not so good with the timing I’m going to give it my best shot to show you that I’m still trying

I love you I’m reminded of you every time I see something beautiful I think of you when I look at the ocean view

Your kindness always takes my breath away You show me the light when all I see is darkness You’re my rainbow after a stormy day

We are soulmates forever intertwined I never knew I could feel so connected to another person Oh how I was so blind

Even though we are thousands of miles apart I still feel as if we are closer than ever Always finishing the other’s sentences Forever making each other better

I hope you know that all of these words are true That you bring more color into my life And that I truly truly love you

• • • (I’m really not good with the rhyming but I like to try it every now and then even if it’s not the best. Would love to hear your thoughts 🫶🏻)

it’s days like these where instead of furrowing my brows at the world i instead appreciate the fact and i am here at all surrounded by such greatness

what happens at the fire stays at the fire we said but i wish the world had what we had what we had under those stars fulfillment, satisfaction, joy

laughing as we dance with the law what could hold us back from freedom? nothing but the songs and dancing and smiles my cheeks still hurt but it’s a happy pain like roasted marshmallows that burn your tongue

returning back seems daunting but after that i know i can do anything it seems cliche, but i’m so happy i have you guys in my life <3

See my poem “Appreciate You” first for some background to this. I wrote it about nine weeks ago.

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I’ve never had a lifelong friend One that’s with me Til the end

They always come and go That’s what happens When you move, can’t grow

I thought she’d be by my side Forever, as long as that may be But here we aren’t, and I can’t hide

She was always there for me Until she wasn’t Disappeared into the deadly sea

We talked every day And now? There’s nothing more to say

I respect her decisions But I feel broken now My heart has incisions

Who do I go to when I need to talk Because she’s gone Now I’m alone as I walk

She was best friend And I don’t think we’ll make it To the very end

In the realm of friendships, a bond so true, There stands, my best friend, Savanna, it's you. From sleepovers filled with giggles and fun, To nights at the bars dancing under the sun.

Through the years we've grown, hand in hand, Navigating life's twists and turns, we understand. The craziest memories we cherish, it's true, And together we've built a friendship so strong and true.

Late nights at the beach, waves crashing by, Sharing secrets, dreams, and tears as we lie. In each other's arms, finding solace and peace, A connection so deep, our worries release.

As time went on, life took its toll, But our friendship endured, heart and soul. Through the ups and downs, joys and fears, We held each other close, wiping away tears.

And then came the day when Savanna became a mom, Watching her love grow, like a beautiful calm. Supporting her journey, cheering her on, Our friendship evolving, a bond never to be undone.

We were made to be besties, destiny intertwined, An unbreakable bond, rare and hard to find. Through thick and thin, we'll forever stand, United as sisters, with hearts hand in hand.

So here's to you, my dear friend, Savanna so true, Through all of life's moments, we've made it through. For without you, my love, I couldn't have come this far, Thankful for our friendship, shining like a guiding star.

I’ve never had a lifelong friend One that’s with me Til the end

They always come and go That’s what happens When you move, can’t grow

She came along It’s only been ten months But we’re going strong

She’s always there for me When I need her She keeps me, well, me

We’ve been through some tough stuff In ten months? Yeah, it’s rough

She respects me She keeps me in line I am nobody, but with her I feel seen

She listens to what I say And I talk a lot She’s great for putting up with it (every day)

She’s my best friend And I like to think we’ll stick it To the very end

We cannot always be strong and brave ,and like the moon we much go through phases of hiding and being small so we may become full again. We have to glow a little less bright sometimes so we can gain energy to shine our brightest, those phases are important as it gives us a chance to breathe,to take a break and let the stars around us glow for a little while. As long as you have good stars around you they will keep the sky surrounding you bright in those phases when you cannot do it yourself and when you are ready to shine again at your fullest they will stay right there with you and glow alongside you forever.