A Friend

“I’m your friend”, so they said with zeal
Made me believe that it’s for real
“Am there for you”, “Care for you”
Were only their words, if they knew

We grew close, I know we did
Made me feel secure and wanted
Probed me to talk and shared we did
I let my guard down, happily slid

I was alive, I talked, I felt, I cried
Now I feel foolish, my soul died
They left, with no word, no care
Now I feel betrayed and in despair

Lost faith in friendship, it means no more
Lost faith in people, that walk thru my door
Hurt, pain, anger, sadness, all taking toll
Feel sorry for myself and those that are cold

It’s better to bottle up and smile
Than live with hopes that last awhile
To my grind, not as the same, I return
Just another lost human, living his turn

I shall still holdup my end of the bargain
As a friend, a stranger or even a toy again
Need to talk, be held or hugged
I’m here for you, I haven’t unplugged