I know you’re probably having fun where you are

But I wish I was the one there for you

On all of the crazy adventures of life.

I know we still call and message and snapchat

But it’s not the same -

Not riding with you,

Being your partner in crime,

Or convincing you to stay out

To get late night ice cream and fries with me

Or sneaking around my house at 2 in the morning making food

And giggling as we jump in the pool at midnight.

I miss even driving through town as the sun goes down–

Just talking.

I wish I could call you up to meet for lunch

To see your face and ask how you’re really doing

To watch how excited you are about what you’re up to next

And so I can spill my latest stories

Because you are always willing to listen.

I wish we could sit and haggle over which Netflix show to watch

And laugh our we-should-already-be-asleep laughs

At how weird the show we picked out is.

I wish we could still go to football games together

And spend hours getting ready for dances

While taking awkward pictures and selfies we laugh about later

And I wish this wasn’t part of growing up -

That our golden summer never had to end.

So just know,

Wherever you are,

Best friend,

I’ll always wonder what trouble you’re getting yourself into,

And hope that every day

Gives you a reason to smile,

Or a reason to laugh.

Because you are the most inspiring person I’ve ever met

And don’t you forget it.

Love and hugs from afar,

Your best friend.