Lean into me closely
And I'll tell you a secret
Listen to me carefully
And I'll share with you a story
The story I tell to you isn't one of action or comedy
It's not filled with horror or fantasy
No, the story I spin for you is laced with tragedy
The tragedy of a girl who only sees herself through a foggy window screen
She doesn't see what the world sees
She doesn't see what I see
Where she sees weakness, I see strength
Where she sees failure, I see success
She doesn't see herself like I see her
She doesn't see the beauty she possesses
Or the glowing personality that brings people closer to her like an echoing beacon
She's trustworthy and kind
She's funny and intelligent
She's the kind of friend you can always lean on
Whether it's for support during hard times
Or for advice for when you are conflicted
She's easy to talk to no matter the topic
From which boys we find attractive
To the frightening thoughts that threaten to push you overboard
No matter if you need someone to lend you an ear
A shoulder to cry on
Or simple a comforting presence
She is always there for you
Complimenting you and revealing strengths you didn't know you had
All the while never acknowledging her own
She doesn't see it clearly but she is beautiful and unique
Like a rare gem, you feel fortunate to be considered her friend
Honored to be given her trust
And blessed to be the one to which she confides her secrets
She is a friend I cannot imagine living without
One that makes me cower at the thought of them no longer being in my life
I'll always cherish the footprints she's left on me
And I hope she feels the same about my footprints on her
She's one of the best people I know
And everything you could desire in a friend
I pray for our friendship to stay intact
And for it to grow and strengthen with each passing year
Like I said in the beginning this story is a tragic one
Because she cannot see that she's one of the best people there could possibly be
She's truly one of a kind
And even if she can't see that clearly
I can and I do