Once in a rare while,
life graces us with a gift so pure,
it changes us forever —
leaving us better for the knowing,
a best friend.
From the first moment,
a quiet understanding,
as if we’ve walked alongside for lifetimes.
You zig-zag beside me,
through winding paths,
offering the kind of kindness
that feels like home.
You are the one
who dances with me
as if no one’s watching,
who shares midnight feasts,
holds my hand through hardships,
shows up in the smallest moments,
and the grandest.
Unwavering, constant,
unchanged by time or distance,
always bringing light, laughter,
and standing by my side
as I grow—
Becoming a father, and friend.
We’ve shared endless nights,
late confessions,
plates of food,
trendy hairstyles,
and laughter echoing through the years.
You were there through surgeries,
weddings, milestones,
more family than friend,
the other sibling I never knew I’d find.
In all the big moments, you are there.
And in the quiet ones too.
The person I miss the second you leave,
already planning the next visit.
You’ve given me hope, love,
and a reminder of beauty in bonds
born from shared history.
You are the one
I want to sing with at the top of our lungs,
to dance through the night,
to keep growing alongside.
You’ve filled my life with joy
beyond words.
And I am proud of the woman,
spouse, mother, and friend you’ve become.
You are, and will always be,
my best friend.
Forever.
— Sincerely, Boris
