Day 8 Poem: To City Girl (My best friend)

Yesterday Poetry Prompt challenged the poets of OctPoWriMo to write about their best friend.  So I did write about mine.  Since I already posted a poem yesterday I'm posting my best friend poem today.

 To City Girl

 

First

we didn't talk much

Roommates thrown together by a computer

because our initials are both A.G.

Yes, no and simple answers to basic interview questions.

 

But then

I decided what the heck

and sat on the ledge of our second story dorm room,

you sat with me,

watching students cross the red brick quad.

 

Up all night,

talking about boys,

Giving them ice cream flavors nicknames,

like Ben and Jerry,

Pecan Pie, and Turtle.

 

I miss those days,

But I still talk to you over the phone about boys,

still giving them crazy nicknames,

like Brownie Boy,

Video Game Guy. 

 

I miss you,

I need to visit you, City Girl,

Your Good 'O County Girl best friend.

 

By Annie Laurie Gray

 

 

This poem is for OctPoWriMo 31 poems in 31 days.  Check out the blog and see what today's poetry prompt is.  or to enter and join us in the poetry journey for the rest of October. And now here are the other poets who wish to share their poems with you.