Ross and Rachel

Reasons why we love Ross and Rachel <3

Because they're lobsters.
Because he's been in love with her since the 9th grade.
Because he was going to drink the fat
Because with them, it's never off the table.
Because she got off the plane.
Because he means more to her.
Because he let her win the poker game.
Because he said "Rachel".
Because they got married in Vegas.
Because he wanted to take her to the prom
Because they made love 300 times
Because he can't imagine his life without her
Because she thought they would be on again
Because they were worth the wait
Because they are cuddly sleepers
Because he's...

This poem could be about any romantic affair. But it isn't; it is a suble tribute to Ross Gellar and Rachel Green, one of TV's most memorable couples. If you don't know the background of FRIENDS, then sure, it sounds like a hopeless romantic's attempt to make people believe in the power of love. However, R&R were my inspiration for writing this. Even though they aren't directly mentioned in the poem, their relationship throughout the series tells the classic tale of "love and loss, then love again." And that theme is what I tried to capture in these following lines. Thanks to Jennifer Aniston...