When I saw your breath at the harbor
swirling fantastic hues of blue
and the cold froze our bones to the marrow
too jaded for love to warm us,
what made me stay by your side in the silence?
I saw the fog on the windshield
I took my hands and with frozen fingertips
I formed a heart for you.
The whines and growls of the engine,
more snarl than purr anymore
woke me from listless semi sleep,
and I remembered slamming your door
again and again.
I remember your surprises
when I'd get inside, sheltered from the california rain
and my soul hid away behind traces of tears.
There on the seat, your good tidings and
upon your lips, the smile I waited to see
after a long day of nothing.
We'd pull away from the curb,
your tight grip on the wheel
and mine upon my prize.
Drink up, you'd say with a smile
and I would smile in return,
as heaven's sweetness awakened me from my stupor;
As my stars shone brightly, sweetly singing sorrow
from the sorriest of lips.
I turned to you to speak and say,
I love you friend.
I remember the curve of your canine smile;
I love you friend.
And here in the dark with the memory haunting me,
I can still think nothing of you but friend,
warm embraces and childish pranks
and the time I passed out on your couch and woke up
with my face squished under your pillow.
How can I possibly miss you more?
When they say best friend I think of you,
the little sister you never had,
and the grip of your hands on my shoulders.
When I say best friend I think of you,
Drink up;
I'll always love you, friend.