I want my best friend

I want his warmth and broad shoulders, 
I’ve cried on them so many times
but tonight I don’t reach out to him
asking to dry my eyes.

I want his bellied laugh,
and the gentle way he breathes
I want his arms around me
as he helps me drift to sleep

I want his playful comments, 
cause they’re funny and they’re kind
I want to hear him talk for hours,
to help relax my mind.

I want to eat too many cookies
have some hot chocolate or some tea
I want to build a pillow fort 
and watch some dumb movie

I’m not looking for romance, 
I don’t want kisses just to spend
a tired night of cuddles
with my closest, dearest friend
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Brotherton Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 8:16 PM
Everybody needs a best friend. A wonderful poem Ilaria.
M  Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 4:42 PM
Just lovely ilaria.…he sounds delightful and comforting! I want your best friend also!! Haha….Debx
Rose  Avatar
November 21, 2023 at 3:37 PM
ah, that is so so sweet !
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