My First Friend

I never got the chance to properly say this.
Thank you for being my first friend.

The me, who at the age of 13, still knew nothing about friendship...
Saw you, who told me to smile
And knew, that you were someone I could trust with all my heart.
And so I threw aside all my awkward attempts, insecure smiles and uneasy pursuits...
To simply follow you.

You taught me what to give in a friendship
When I only knew how to receive.
You taught me not to judge,
Because the you that I looked down on as being innocent and naive, was so much better than me in so many ways.
You led the way and I followed
And wherever we ended up, I was assured knowing I wouldn't be alone.
For the first time in my life.

Thank you for being my first friend.