That Thing We Can’t Talk About

That thing we can’t talk about

That thing we can’t talk about

I know it’s been rough.

We’ve had our share of stuff.

But it could have been better

Except for that thing we can’t talk about

I see you cry at times

I see you laugh too

But we can’t share those moments

Because of that thing we can’t talk about

You give me more credit than we both know I deserve

I have your back and let things slide with you too

But we really can’t be honest about it

Because of that thing we can’t talk about

We used to be such good friends

I trusted you completely, you relied on me heavily

But we can’t go there anymore

Because of that thing we can’t talk about

I’ll love you forever

But I’ll never tell you or show you

It’ll be my little secret

Because of that thing we can’t talk about

I know you look out for me

And I look out for you too

We just have to keep it hushed

Because of that thing we can’t talk about

We go on with our lives as if nothing ever happened

Of course it’s nothing

What am I talking about?

Oops, it’s that thing we can’t talk about

Thanks for being my friend

Even though it looks like we’re not

I won’t tell

Because of that thing we can’t talk about

©Keala M. Brown