I dig that when I sit down

with a group of close women

and I mention a man

A man I like and respect

I get comments from them

“Yeah, he's always been nice to us"

"Nothing to worry about"

"My very close friend"

You passed

You're a safe one

You're a cool friend to have.

how hard it is sometimes

to understand

that you are loved 

just for being

Loretta

without anything to prove

without having to do anything for others

you're just loved

and it's a good thing