You, my friend
was a love
I never dared to dive into
For maybe it was too deep
and I was too young
all I knew was that
it is hard to find a romance
that is not fleeting
and could actually last for a lifetime
I did not want to take the risk
for more than touches, and kisses,
and switched off bedroom lights
I wanted you more as a companion
I wanted you more as a friend and confidant—
I thought that would last longer for us
There was so much at stake
that I would have lost my breath
if I lost you
And so now that we are old
and there is no time and space for secrets
to grow anymore
I, your friend
confesses that
I have loved you
long before the spring of 25
and the dawning of our youth.
