For once

To be chosen
To be the first thought someone's has
And there last
To be picked for every event
Every gathering
Every laugh
And every cry

For once
The words "forever and always"
To mean what they are defined
And not just "for now"

For once
To be held until my tears stop
And to be still told
How beautiful my face is
Despite the tears and snot

For once
I want a friend
Who will always check on me
Make me laugh till I cry
Join me on crazy afternoons
And make sure I know how much good is in the world

For once
I just want to be chosen
To be loved unconditionally
And have a safe place to go when I fall

For once
I want something to last


Is that too much to ask?