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
