Ode to Aly, Strong, Wise Girl

You fill my spirit with song

My self is whole

Because I found love in you

And because you showed me how to love myself

You found love too

There is no one stronger than you

I know what feminine beauty is

Because of how you treat yourself

There is no kindness unknown to me

Because you have shown me it all

There is no sweetness unimaginable

Because it is your anthem

You are the reason friendship is fulfilling

You show me gently

That authenticity is

To be vulnerable and real

Broken yet beautiful, healing

Rising through the pain and trials of life

Let’s become one

There aren’t many photos

Of you and I together

But the late nights, long days of language

And laughter you have shared with me

Keep us bonded and

Become the strength I need for each day.

I hope you find safety in yourself

And peace in your soul-seeking

Let your confidence lead you

To who you are meant to be

I long to know the version of yourself

Who is unafraid, certain, and blissfully happy

You have shown me nothing but honesty

Your truth, easygoing beliefs, and heartfelt existence

Are celestial

I could wait millenniums to see how you blossom

Through your progress, growth, and metamorphosis

Please share your journey with me, sweet child

I know there is goodness in the world because

I found you.

Your beauty inspires me to care for myself

Your health pushes me to better myself

Your charm motivates me to be more genuine

I find my mirror reflection

My soul’s twin and ideal

In you.