You got my back and I got yours
But when exactly do we slow
down enough so I can see your face?
I remember it was handsome
even as your subset
Your cheekbones, those eyes
The things behind your smile
And even your lies
― A disguise
It melts me, it moves me,
Sometimes it taunts me
Holds me within
The space as you move me
Back to where we begin
The pace of this chase
reshapes my thoughts
about the things that I see
and the places I have been
I catch a glimpse
As we speed by
That answer the reason
Why I continue to try
It’s your itchy hands
And make up plans
That draw me in
To chase you around
To where we begin
I thought it was supposed to
Be you chasing me
…What happened to Chivalry?
Knowing someone has your back is a beautiful thing. It’s not overrated at all. Having a best friend makes life easier, taking risks safer, and loving worthwhile. I have had a few best friends in this lifetime. Some came and went. Best friends that had my back for a while and then went on their way. And others who stuck by me for three decades now. And a few who even remain my best friend even after I broke their heart or they broke mine. But life shouldn’t be that way. It’s not the plan for the future. That story is the one we ran away from. But we had and have each other’s back because that’s what good friends do. And everybody needs at least a few good friends to make life great!
You’ve got my back and I’ve got yours
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