you & me girl – we go a long way back… happy 40 th birthday whitney
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You & Me Girl –We Go A Long Way Back…
Happy 40th Birthday Whitney
I can remember when we first met, it was the first grade…
Who know then, that a great friendship would be made.
You were crying for your momma and I asked what was wrong?
I tried to reassure you that school would not last for long.
From then on it has been me and you,You’ve been a great friend, there so many times
to see me through.
You were the class clown andEven though a lot of your jokes were at my
expense, you would try and protect me;And whenever I was having a hard time—
there you would be.
Do you remember teasing me in high school about a bad grade?
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s that big zero in Coach Gray’s room that Shirley made!
I was so shy that I was afraid to speak;And you’re talking so much should have made
you weak!
We were an odd couple and I don’t know why we have remained this close;But when I need a friend, I consider you the most.
We both planned to go to Alabama, but it must
have been fate;
Because you ended up going to Harvard and that’s where you met
your mate.
We have shared a lot together, your wedding, my wedding
and Val’s too.
We each had a son first,and it’s interesting that now we all
have a total of two.
You always told me that you would move back to Florida and start your own daycare;
It’s the perfect job for you—you love to play and have so
much to share.
• Now I have started my own business consulting and writing poetry too;
• People actually pay me to give advice now and share their feelings—who knew!
In 2006, you came to visit me after I had my second child;
We were able to reconnect and reminisce for a little while.
You tried to cater to me and I wanted to impress my guest,
I wanted to show you Houston and you wanted me to rest!
You were so generous—showering us with gifts for my baby and me;
You brought us both “Diva Outfits” during our shopping spree!
We dressed alike when I took you back to the airport –just like old days.
You have been the sister I never had in so many ways…
You always could get me out of my shell; You brought the Diva out of me-
I now do that well.
Just wanted you to know that I love you and you’ve been a friend that’s real,
And I wanted to let you know how I feel.
As the years continue to pass, I hope we will always stay close and in contact,
Cause girl, me and you—We go a long way back!