I want to know your parents' names
and how many siblings you have and
your favorite song
I want to know why you hate school
and the reasons why you love it and
your class schedule
I want to call you when I bombed a test
and to talk you through when your girlfriend's mad at you
I want to tutor you through pre-calc
and get your help with my English homework
I want to see you at youth group and
in the hallways at school
More than anything, I want to be your best friend
But the hours that separate us are longer than they seem

And I don't know your parent's names
but I know that guitar is one of two things
that calms you down and that singing in front
of people scares you even though you're amazing
And I don't know your favorite song
but I know you like chicken poppers more
than cheese curds and need your medicine
(or I swear to God you will kill Arianna)
And I can't be there every time something goes
wrong but I'll miss you and you can always
call. I'm sorry I might never invite you
over to my house or see you at church
I love you, dude
goodbye noogie