Here we sit, face to face

Eye to eye, yet far away

I stare daggers, you watch in vain

As between us, I build a wall

Nathalie,

You are my strength when I am weak.

My sense of direction showing me the right way home when I have lost my way.

I stand inside your shadow, insignificant and dull,
Comparing all my empty thoughts with your achievement list,
Our

Once bonded by childhood,

We shared trouble and shared happiness

A duo standing together

I fought beside you in your battles,

Alarm goes off. And she begins
Matutinal routine.
(My mother taught me that big word
Said it came from matinee.)

Shampooed