Can someone say what is the rationale

that says we cannot be platonic mates?

Simply because you’ve now become a pal,

we’re not obliged to have romantic dates.

 

We’ll still go out and chat and have a laugh,

no pressure to start jumping into bed;

and just ignore the sceptical riff-raff

who will not leave scurrilousness unsaid.

 

We two can be content in our rapport,

and leave naysayers drowning in their lies.

‘cause we won’t listen to them any more;

let them find someone else to criticise.

 

You are someone on whom I can depend,

and loved not as a lover, but a friend.