You & Me Girl –We Go A Long Way Back…

Happy 40th Birthday Whitney

I can remember when we first met, it was the first grade…

Who know then, that a great friendship would be made.

You were crying for your momma and I asked what was wrong?

I tried to reassure you that school would not last for long.

From then on it has been me and you,You’ve been a great friend, there so many times

to see me through.

You were the class clown andEven though a lot of your jokes were at my

expense, you would try and protect me;And whenever I was having a hard time—

there you would be.

Do you remember teasing me in high school about a bad grade?

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s that big zero in Coach Gray’s room that Shirley made!

I was so shy that I was afraid to speak;And you’re talking so much should have made

you weak!

We were an odd couple and I don’t know why we have remained this close;But when I need a friend, I consider you the most.

We both planned to go to Alabama, but it must

have been fate;

Because you ended up going to Harvard and that’s where you met

your mate.

We have shared a lot together, your wedding, my wedding

and Val’s too.

We each had a son first,and it’s interesting that now we all

have a total of two.

You always told me that you would move back to Florida and start your own daycare;

It’s the perfect job for you—you love to play and have so

much to share.

• Now I have started my own business consulting and writing poetry too;

• People actually pay me to give advice now and share their feelings—who knew!

In 2006, you came to visit me after I had my second child;

We were able to reconnect and reminisce for a little while.

You tried to cater to me and I wanted to impress my guest,

I wanted to show you Houston and you wanted me to rest!

You were so generous—showering us with gifts for my baby and me;

You brought us both “Diva Outfits” during our shopping spree!

We dressed alike when I took you back to the airport –just like old days.

You have been the sister I never had in so many ways…

You always could get me out of my shell; You brought the Diva out of me-

I now do that well.

Just wanted you to know that I love you and you’ve been a friend that’s real,

And I wanted to let you know how I feel.

As the years continue to pass, I hope we will always stay close and in contact,

Cause girl, me and you—We go a long way back!