Friday, August 6, 2021

Call Her Ted

  Do you have that one friend? You know, that friend who's been your friend longer than you can remember. That friend you always sat next to in class. That friend who made you laugh with just a look. That friend you felt special to be called their friend. Do you have that friend? That friend you call just because. That friend you can talk to for hours because there's so much to talk about. That friend who's siblings are friends with your siblings. That friend that comes over after school. That friend everyone always asks if you date. Do you have that friend? That friend who your parents love. That friend who loves your parents more than you. That friend who makes you feel terrible for not recycling. That friend who introduces you to music you never knew you'd like. That friend who dyes her hair. Do you have that friend? That friend you used to wrestle until you accidentally kind of hurt her, so you don't anymore. That friend who knows so much about you, enough to help you through the hard times. That friend who'll never stop being your friend. Do you have that friend? That friend you had a crush on for the longest until she turned you down in the sweetest of ways. That friend you just feel blessed to be around. That friend you love as much as you love yourself, and more. Do you have that friend? I do. She has a name, but I just call her Ted.