i was too shy to ask you to be my friend

i was afraid you would laugh

or walk away

if i asked to be your friend

those were the days

before texting on a cell

or going on facebook

and asking to be a friend

back then i

missed chances to

to fall in love

or just have a friend

because i was afraid

to say the words

on the phone or

in person . . . those words,

can i be your friend?

it’s easier now

with texting

no one has to

have their feelings

hurt

and if someone says no

to a friend request

just simply look at

other photos

and send more friend requests