The Unlikely-est of Friends

Arms linked
fingers crossed
walking through life
together, bonded
by Friendship, and
Friendship alone.

There's Opal
the sporty, athletic
hard core reality
she says, 'this is what i am;
take it or leave it'

There's A.J.
the dark, mysterious
lovingly freaky artist
a twisted Alice in Wonderland
living in an unforgettable world of torment

There's Truman
teacher's son
shy, insecure
growing into himself
and growing out
all mixed up inside

Then there's Kate
the sweet, innocent
peacemaker in the group
envied by everyone
yet loved as well
with unfailing loyalty.

Together, they face high school
one class at a time
day by day
laughing, crying, screaming, whispering
never letting go
and always staying close.