60. A Valentine Wish

This poem was writeen by me for you,
To help me carry out something I've been planning to do.
You see I'm really shy deep down inside,
And I really don't know why.
It's probably because you're quite a special guy.
I've noticed you for quite a long time,
And sometimes wondered if you'd ever be mine.
I've thought and I've wondered.
I've sat and I've pondered.
And decided to go through with all this.
If you have a girlfriend, please disregard this letter
'Cause it won't make things any better.
As all things must eventually come to an end
I only ask that you don't show this to any friends.
So, I guess what I'm trying to say is:
Will you be my Valentine?
(And go out with me - perhaps next Friday?)

59. Friendships Like This are Mean to Last: Ode to an Ex-Best Friend

Friendships like this are
mean to last.
Why did ours deteriorate so fast?
You said we grew apart
but I don't think that's true.
Something went wrong I wonder,
but what did I do?
We got along fine;
We grew together over time.
Every night we'd talk and sometimes
we'd even go for a walk.
Over the summer everything changed.
No more talking on the phone.
Your excuse - I'm never home.
You yourself said we were like sisters.
I'm your best friend and it would always
stay that way.
You said you'd make sure we'd never separate -
but look what happened.
Many of our memories gave us a
lifetime of friendship
Now they're all down the drain -
No more playing tennis; no more orange
popsicles.
Instead of sunshine, there's only rain.
I never wanted this, but according to you
we just grew apart.
Best friends never grow apart, only
closer together,
But I've been replaced.
Something went wrong and I'll
never know.
Eight years of friendship deteriorated
so fast -
I thought friendships liek this
were meant to last.