We became Grown-Grown
Together.
We figured out where our lives were headed, still more to do
Together.
With purpose and sometimes by mistake
we left some things behind, but chose to stay
Together.
Celebrations of something borrowed and something blue
Together.
Traditions like the handkerchief, emblazoned with initials anew
Together.
Shared new beginnings as bellies grew, as leaves on family trees flourished
Together.
Retreats on crisp fall nights,
time filled with laughter that gives way to yawns, and tears, and quiet conversations
talks held in tight circles, talks that have been held in care until we are
Together.
Contemplation of life and her realest moments
Together.
Learning things about ourselves that need to be learned, talked through with grace, with love, without judgement,
Together.
Trudged through moments of darkness, others imbibed with color in every shade and every hue
Together.
It is at that moment that our decagonal embrace tightens without a word needing to be said
Together.
Secrets woven tightly in the hems of fancy dresses, protection in our hearts, loyalty up our sleeves, and stories dripping with juice behind our grins.
So glad we are still
Together.
Whatever’s been lost always seems found when we are
Together.
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