Redux
i’m not the enemy
wrong
you were never a friend
friends will…
listen
offer a shoulder to cry on
give tissues as needed
nurture
be excited to be with you
tell the truth
protect
support
engage
comfort
laugh with you
act like your #1 fan
shield you from oncoming shit
be ready and waiting
me having to stand up for myself
and up to you
proved once and for all
you were never willing
to give what should have
come so naturally
Originally posted 2/11/2019, here on I Write Her.

Susi this one is really good!!
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I’m happy you think so, Val! Thank you!
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Susi, the raw honesty in your words is powerful. I feel the tension and disappointment, especially in how you describe the contrast between what friends do and what was lacking.
Much love,
David
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I felt every bit of every line. I’m glad it translated. Thanks, David! ❤
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Shield you from oncoming shit, love it
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🙂 That’s what friends do! Thanks, Diana!
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🙂
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Such a succinct description of a friend. Beautiful poem. Some claim to have our backs but go missing when needed most.
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❤ Thank you, Sadje. Yes, and that's why I've just let so many go over the years. They don't understand what it means to be a friend.
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Me too. But I’m lucky to have great friends from my childhood still with me
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Same!
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😍💞😍
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What I call the Toxic Frenemy!❌️🌹❤️🦊
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Yup! Thanks for reading, Carolyn!
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