LGBTQ+ Poem: Best friend?, by Jaiden Shaw

I think I would settle to be her friend
When she laughs it reminds me that I can love something more each day
When she smiles I feel more alive
I push through though
The feelings and fantasies
I know they aren’t meant for me
Not with her at least
So I’ll be the best friend
I think it’s better that way
I would say no one gets hurt but I know that’s not true
Being the best friend means I could never be the lover
And being the best friend means I don’t see you that way
So I’ll place my self there because at least she’ll still look at me
Even though it’s not in the way I crave
I’ll be the best friend
It’s better this way

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