Five years old we were,
When we promised that we would never
Leave each other,
That we'd be best friends forever.
Seven years old we were,
When you broke your leg at gymnastics, and I
Lay by your bed for hours, reading you
Every Golden Book ever printed.
Nine years old we were,
When I developed my first crush,
And together we giggled for hours, and I thought
My cheeks would be permanently blushing.
Eleven years old we were,
When you transferred to a different
School district and although it wasn't far,
Our farewell was plagued by sobbing.
Thirteen years old we were,
When we fought for the first time,
Something stupid about a guy, and I
Don't think you ever fully forgave me.
Fifteen years old we were,
When I went to your house, and your
Mom told me you were out at a party.
You hated parties.
Seventeen years old we were,
When I went to your national gymnastics meet,
Uninvited, of course, and afterwards you
Yelled at me in front of the cameras.
Nineteen years old we are,
I am off at college, and I haven't heard from you
In two years, and all I can think is
Where are you?
Twenty-one years old I am,
And I realize there is no "we" or "us'
Anymore, and I no longer care
Where you are.