"Arrows of Love" Inspired by Playing Cupid:

Arrows of Love

I’ve been shot by Cupid;

he used a yellow arrow.

We’ve been best friends

ever since I got your name wrong--

if magic wasn’t involved,

you’d probably resent me

for calling you Jamie.

But, instead,

I tell you secrets no one else knows

and am strengthened by

your hugs and encouragement.

I’ve been shot by Cupid;

he used a pink arrow.

We’ve been sisters your whole life,

but that doesn’t mean

we’ve always been close.

Our relationship took time to develop,

but now

we have inside jokes

and share heartaches, hopes, and,

sometimes, companionable silences.

I’ve been shot by Cupid;

he used a red arrow.

We’ve been helplessly in love

ever since we chose each other.

We didn’t need the god of love

to give us permission,

but knowing

he shipped us enough to use

a magical arrow for added measure

helps me fall a little more

in love with you.