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Against the Odds (Liberian loving)

When they tell you,

A guy and a girl

Cannot be best friends,

Without romantic ties

With no strings attached;

Tell them

That’s a vicious lie from the pit of hell.

 

For five years, 

I’ve been best friends with a guy.

We hang out

Alone in the same room 

See movies, talk and just vibe

Unattached!

 

Like Harry and Ron

We’ve been a supportive pair 

Always have each other’s backs. 

 

Like Phineas and Ferb

We have the wildest adventurous imaginations

And we are willing to live every single one of them

To explore Wologisi, Lake Piso 

And an endless list of places

As long as we are together.

 

 

Like Jonathan and David

I know I never leave his prayers 

And rest assure his name is always mentioned in mine.

 

Like Sponge-bob and Patrick

Sincere love lives here.

Irrespective of backgrounds, families or statuses

We are comfortable with who we are.

Different in so many ways

Yet sturdily connected;

Vulnerable 

Yet appreciated, loved, valued and respected.

 

At times we are like Tom and Jerry

But our fights don’t last through the night.

 

We are like Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Watson

It’s like we read each other’s mind

And understand our fascinating secret language.

We communicate perfectly without saying a word or making a sound.

 

Like Mickey and Minnie mouse

We are siblings by heart

Giving out emotional support to the fullest.

 

If we were asked to make a call

And trust that the person would pick

Without a doubt we’ll dial each other.

 

For five years I’ve shared 

Immeasurable bond and shatter-proof love

With my guy

My best buddy,

The buttered popcorn at my movie night

The dudu to my fufu

My very best friend.

 

So when they tell you,

A guy and a girl

Cannot be best friends;

Without romantic ties

With no strings attached

Tell them,

That’s a vicious lie from the pit of hell.

 

**For Maxwell F. Browne**

With Love

Authored by Maureen J Davies
Featured Picture by Unsplash

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