For a Friend

By Gray Vision

What defines a friend?
Is it covering for them
When knowing,
They did something wrong? 


What defines a friend?
Is it being faithful
Even when knowing
That they won't, 
Come around? 


What defines a friend?
Is it being vulnerable
Even when knowing,
They're just trying
To bring you down? 


What defines a friend?
Is it giving everything you have,
Knowing,
It's all for none? 


If that’s being a friend,
Then I'd rather not have one.

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Copyright 2010 Gray Vision
Published on Monday, April 12, 2010.     Filed under: "Reflective" and "Poetry"

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  • SulaMoon On Wednesday, July 25, 2012, SulaMoon (67)By person wrote:

    I feel your frustration in this so much. I know too many friends like this...heck, family too. Makes you want to crawl in a hole and hide. You are your own true friend, that's for sure. However, there are a select few who really are a "friend". Very reflective, nice write! Oh, and hi again. I haven't posted anything new in a long time, but will let you know when I do. I miss your comments :)

  • A former member wrote: a friend is someone who you love like family, you're bound by love but not blood or marriage.

  • lupus tenebrae On Monday, April 12, 2010, lupus tenebrae (872)By person wrote:

    That's how a friendship can be, it's an effective deterrent alright. Well done, thanks. Scholar

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