To My Lady in Red:
Tamara, few people have had such a profound influence on my life as you have. I'm trying not to echo your sentiments too closely, but you know how similarly our minds have always worked.
You know, I find it strange that I feel I know you better now than I did all those years ago back when we both were in Georgia. Maybe it's because neither off us really knew ourselves back then, but that is why I'm so glad I've always had you. I always admired you then, and much more so now. We led a group of misfits and rebels through some of the toughest times young people endure: high school. But, I always found myself being led, one way or another, by your example. You always seemed to have it together, in the midst of all the chaos and angst.
My soul sistah. No lies when I say this, because you've known me better that anyone ever has, know me better than anyone does, and probably ever will. We ugly ducklings have to look out for one another. I can always find comfort in my Tam. Strange and creepy as it may sound, the sound of your voice on the other side of our shitty AT&T cellphones is one of my favorite things (next to the now rare glimpse of your mug i get ;-) ). When I discover new things about myself and need someone to help me come to terms with it all, I have you. If I get too backed up emotionally and spiritually, you are there to help give me a release, a non-judgmental ear. AND, let us not forget the many-a-times when we run into those people who prove and validate our own age-old saying: "People are STUPID!" I have no earthly idea who, or where I would be without you. Maybe I wouldn't be at all. I can imagine no me without you.
Madam, you are a truly beautiful person, inside and out. I know I may have grown, but it's only thanks to you. You and your example got me to whee I am. You may not see it in yourself, but you are always growing---always brighter, stronger, more loving of others, and more beautiful everyday. Never let anyone or anything make you doubt yourself. As I've watched you grow, and been blessed enough to grow with you, I've seen you go through and overcome thing that I knew I never could. As great of a person as you may think I am, it is only with your friendship and love that I have been able to do so. This young man is just a rough model of the young woman I see you becoming.
I LOOOOOOOOVE YOU!
-To my bff, mi amiga a la fin del mundo, my Tamara Shook.
P.S.
I'm writing this at like 2AM, so please forgive any misspellings or half thoughts. This is just the time when I'm most creative.
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