Straight Shooters
The only way to go
Photo by Matt Hardy on UnsplashWe weren’t close
But you were my twin
We had a complex history
But we chose commitment instead
It always hung out
And I saw your pain
They thought it was cute
But you lost everything
Never saw it happen this way
But it did
Thought I would never
But I did
I should’ve taken you to the bird
One last time
I’m sorry I failed you
Or was it your time?
I love you.
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