Imaginary friendships aren’t rare
for children who are dreamers, introverts,
and loners. Care providers rarely care,
for ghost companions aren’t any worse
than coloring outside the lines, resisting
mandatory rest, or tasting paste.
So disembodied friends don’t make the list
to which the tag “pathology” is laced.

It’s okay if Amelia moves her lips
when walking by herself, and it’s all right
that Mike and Adam have relationships
with heroes no one sees (but just at night).
My BFF’s invisible of course,
and I don’t think it matters he’s a horse.