They are part of a history
You wish to forget;
But You hear they say sane ones,
Don’t give up on friends;
Even when they turn toxic,
Or flames burn too bright;
When their convos deplete
Your energy and you tire.
Friends are forever
A Bond that shouldn’t die;
So you trudge through the day
While they drain out your life;
And their words sting as toxins
But you still fake a smile;
Cause “you don’t give up on friends”
So we’re taught
And thus we grow-
With the concept that toxins,
Aren’t harmful to our lives;
If we’ve known them for too long,
They can only bite.
But you’ve grown
and you’ve changed
And you write words in rhymes;
And you’ve met friends
Who’ve shown you
Your light, now you shine.
Keep them
At arms length-
The toxins of the past;
You’re not giving up
On friendship
Just taking charge of your life.
Day 3 of October Poetry Writing Month. Prompt: Free write for ten minutes about what drains you and what depletes your energy. IMAGE CREDIT: Quotesgram.com
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I very much like your poem on friendship and there is so much truth behind it. I too have experienced toxic friendships and there are some people that you have to let go of, even if it’s just for a little while. Sometimes people who are your friends make bad decisions but end up coming back to you. But other times friends who were once friends drift away.Sometimes that’s a gift in disguise. I think the average person has only a few people who you are really close to, even if you have many acquaintances or business friendships (networking). Anyways, great job!
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The line is like the thesis of the poem. It says (to me) take it and deal with it :).
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I give up on friends.
Too easily, maybe.
But this poem, is gold.
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Awesome poem and sadly true, my daughter had to give up on a toxic friend, it was painful for her but was so needed and has made a big difference! Hugs to you if you had to go through this! ❤
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Love!!
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