My friendly crush

Some time ago I realized that I had fallen for someone.        
Someone I’ve wanted since the first day her beauty graced my sight line          
Someone who I formed a supportive friendship with  
Someone who over the last few months I’ve grown much respect and admiration for.            
Someone who has me reconsidering my stance on certain decisions I made about my life.            
Would you ever get married again?          
Naw not for me boo          
Would you have more children?            
Oh no no no I’m through.            
For years that was my mindset… until I met her          
And although we aren’t together like that          
For me her words of motivation are all the rage,          
They gave me the courage to get up on this stage
And challenge my fear, of hundred of eyes live, all looking in my direction.            
Of course I’ll keep hope that one day we will be together            
But if not we have a bond that’s strong            
Whether she’s my partner or just a friend
I’ll still treat her like a queen because
I’m a descendant of southern gentlemen          
My soul is old          
Give her my jacket when the weather’s cold          
You sit down before I sit          
Little mama walk on the inside, I’ll take the hit          
But reality is we may never get there.            
I’ll still cherish all this time we have          
One day she may be with another man          
But I tell you one thing            
To the relationship he better know how to bring the synergy,          
Matter of facts the motherfucker better channel my energy    
Because I’m putting the bar high          
And I won’t be mad nor sad.            
Because her happiness is my primary concern            
If that man can keep a smile on her face          
That is something I would never want to erase          
They would only get my respect and grace            
Cuz I’m a man who knows how to stay in my place