You and me come

From the same places and people

Same squinty blue eyes

Over morning bowls of cereal

Same burning passion for ginger ale, home fries and tea
same fear of commitment
same insecurities

I've always been afraid of you

Being too much

like me

But I am the most
unoriginal person
I know

I guess I was scared you would do a better job imitating my idols

It's been hard to watch you grow

But despite my childish competitive nature,
I'm happily defeated
You won me over


Sincerely,
Your biggest critic
And your most ardent admirer