“My Better Half”
Four years of high school, and maybe three words were said to each other. We traveled the same hallways and even had the same classes together, and the longest conversation we had was probably, “Hey, what’s up?” It’s mind blowing how we’ve managed to go from strangers to best friends, and now we’re inseparable. Every day spent together, talks on the phone, walks in the park. You make me smile, laugh, and glow. You make me a better person, you make me who I am, and you’ve become my better half. But now, our days are numbered and you’re leaving me soon. I support you in becoming a Marine, but I know this won’t be easy. You always tell me that this isn’t goodbye, it’s just see ya later. You’re like a cherry blossom, you’re about to bloom. You’re so attractive, but you’ll be gone soon. I can’t stand knowing that we’ll be so far away from each other. You tell me to stay strong for you, but I feel like I’m losing a part of myself. I know you’ll be coming home to me, and I’ll be waiting here, counting down the days. I can’t wait to see your smile and your bright green eyes. I can’t wait to hear your stories and I can’t wait to see how you’ve changed. Having you back home will be the greatest feeling in the world. I’m so lucky you’re mine.