I want to be your friend after high school
not
mourn over your death.
These words slipped
off your tongue
and rolled into my ears.
As i process these words
I can see the tears
forming in your eyes
and i knew i had to plant
my feet into the ground,
stay on this earth another day
no matter how much it hurt.
I will grow stronger roots
so nobody can knock me over,
tear me down.