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I once had one
We once had one
It was not an instant click kind of kinship
Nor a "we both like..." interests and all
In fact we couldn't be more different
Yet we would spend hours talking shit
Or share moments in silence

You see
I love to drink and get wasted
And so does he
But once drunk I would annoy him non stop
Dancing, singing, screaming and drinking some more
And he would indulge me quietly, gently and carefully

He loves his pot
And not the "cooking" type
That is his kryptonite
Always offered but, barring one small intake, I never took it
He never once forced it
Then he would lay there quietly buzzing, till I get drunk

He easily blows his fuse
Im more easy going
Even I marvelled at our ship
He never liked me in the early days
And he scared the shit out of me
Heaven knows when we became friends

Then this girl was qeued to enter the stage of our lives
And our ships sailed through many a stormy seas and thunderous nights
Endless days of fun
Each others' side kicks
Everything imperfectly perfect

I love you bro
I love you too sis
That was us all the time
Out of respect for our partners
We never made "you and I only" plans
We don't want any wrong ideas now do we

So that girl..
She came and made him really happy
And we became good friends too
He settled in to his new life
I knew well his trust issues
I was really happy for him

But one day that all ended
My dear brother was hurting
So was she
And there I was
Stuck in the middle
Hurting too

She had fallen inlove
But not with my brother
The pain he felt
I had once felt too
So I know how he was feeling
The struggle he was going through

She told me before telling him
How I wish that she hadn't
Brother please don't ask me
Trust me please
I am on your side
But she is also my friend

Have I betrayed you
Why are you ignoring me
I love you still
I miss you so much
Talk to me
We haven't spoken in months

I don't talk to her anymore
She has changed so much
But you don't know that
Mend your heart
Clear your mind
Then please sail back

For you
My dear friend
I love you
xoxoxoxo

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