Friend

Sorry for not writing for quite a while. I'm taking a fiction writing class right now (link here), so inspiration or metaphors or little tidbits that would otherwise have gone to poetry are being kneaded into assignments for that instead. It's alright, it's good to expand your horizons and I am thoroughly enjoying the class. Hopefully I'll write more poetry soon, though. I miss it.

Friend
You ask, "May I call you my sister?"
No sir, you may certainly not
For I could not see you as brother
Though you treat me as a brother ought

You tell me you see me as teammate
But we both know I'm more than that
If that's all you think you see in me
I think we need to have a chat

I'd never imply that I love you
You say it, but only in jest
For in your uncertain subconscious
I'm always second or third best

I know that you have been my mentor
And I've been your teacher and guide
But instead of getting on our pedestals,
I suggest we stand side by side

What's the use in frivolous labels?
And dear, I don't mean to offend,
For you're so much better than any one name
And hence you're above all my friend