Girlfriends! Poem by Anabahati Mlay

You know that feeling
When you see something
Even when seated at different sides of the room
Your eyes search hers
And you share that ‘what did we just see' look
And you laugh it all out

You know that feeling
When something has really gotten to your nerves
And you call her not necessarily to even talk about it
But just to talk even of random things
And it calms your nerves instantly

You know that feeling
When something is itching you and you can't stay calm
And there is that one person you just have to share it with
And no matter how stupid you sound
She won't judge a thing

She reason with you
No matter how vague you sound
Stick with you
No matter how messed up you have become
Laugh with you
No matter how small the step is
Be there for you
No matter how annoying you can get
Tell it all to you
No matter how painful it might be
If you have found that person
You have found a girlfriend