I'm sticking with you, poetry

I’m sticking with you, poetry.

I think we should work on our differences,

we should forget the fact that

we move in different social circles,

that none of my friends like you,

that they all disapprove of our relationship.

I’m sticking with you, poetry,

even though sometimes

I’m not quite sure of the point

that you are making,

and sometimes I wish

you’d just spit it out,

and say what you mean.

I’m sticking with you, poetry,

because when it’s good,

it is out of this world,

we have a connection

that’s like family,

like falling in love,

like having a backstage pass

to see the best band in the world,

because there are times when

only you understand me,

times when you speak

the truth that I desperately need to hear.