'Maddey' by Ravyn LaRue

I think of you in fractions-

Cat Ears

Staging

Yellow Fishnet Shirts

Turquoise Hair

Anime

A Voice that sings out “Mama who bore me”

Hands tucked into sleeves and arm-warmers

The Scribe

Mornings at the Library

Piano Scarves

Adorkable birds

Matched fangirling

Punk-rockers

All of it-

And I’ll be honest

Since you know, anyways.

We drifted far since freshmen year.

But you are wonderful.

And I’m glad to be your friend.

We will likely keep on drifting.

Because you and I are both moving up.

And had it not been for you, I doubt I’d have this path.

Everyone changes everyone they know-

In one way or another-

That’s just inevitable.

But I’d be lying if I said you didn’t inspire me.

And I know, you’re the sort of steadfast person to trust.

That’s comforting and kind.

And regardless of anything-

I am thankful for you.