Leaving

School is coming to a close,
Excitement is looming the air,
About the oncoming summer adventures,
But sad about leaving our lives,
As middle school students behind,
And what we have grown close to.

The comfort in the similarities,
The same halls,
The same classes,
The same teachers,
Things won't be the same,
We will be high school students.

Everything will be different
Different halls,
Different classes,
Different teachers.
The question of the unknown,
Bring nervousness to our faces.

Yet nervous, we are all excited,
About the new things,
We as high students,
Will be privileged to experience.
Dances,
New friends,
New looks,
New relationships,
All new, yet thrilling.

The last day of middle school,
Sure to be an emotional one.
Tears rolling down our faces,
Reality has hit us.
We are leaving the things we love,
Behind to face a new journey.

Best Friend

Author's Note: This is a poetic response to the novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime. While overcoming the idea of living with his father--who has lied to him throughout his lifetime--Christopher receives a puppy, man's best friend, from his father as a bribe.

Best friend,
Someone so close,
Someone you tell everything,
Someone who will help you
Over obstacles.

Best friend,
The one you know,
Will always be there
Through whatever.

Best friend,
Always happy,
Always supportive,
Always excited,
For what you encounter,
Over your years of friendship.

Best friend,
Whether human,
Or a new dog,
Can fulfill the same,
Valuable role in your life.

Best friend,
Will always know that,
You will be there,
Through your incredible journey,
As best friends.