Best Friends Forever

I can say that a best friend is like a sister,
But usually that feeling will fade with time.
It has taken me a little too long to learn
That different friends will come and go,
While a sister is a best friend who will always stick around.

Sometimes we tend to favor our friends.
I learned the hard way that friends aren't always true.
But you are always there when that happens,
With understanding hugs and a shoulder for my tears.
Waiting to help me stand after I have fallen.

Remember when we still insisted that dad come and tuck us in?
When we laid awake talking into the night
And tried to think of ways to get ourselves to stop and sleep?
Me on the top bunk and you on the bottom,
We often forced mom and dad to quiet us down.

Then we grew up and a little bit apart.
At times we fight and don't act as sisters should.
But though I haven't told you 'I love you' too much,
Our love is a bond not easily broken.
I still want to be like you.

Eventually it came time for you to move on.
That made me remember how much I cared about you,
It was tough for me to let you go.
But you were there assuring me that through the changes,
You would always be here for me, just like before.

Always my sister,
And best friends forever.
No matter what.
I'm blessed to have you in my life.

I love you, Chels.