A Loss Alas

I lost a friend the other day
No, not to death, just in that way
so very few friends stay
forever.

Perhaps I felt a bit neglected
felt my feelings could be more respected
perhaps I might have just expected
far too much.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Delaney Avatar
July 13, 2019 at 7:27 PM
Well expressed. I felt this way today with someone I knew. SuZ
Bush Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 7:32 PM
Expectations cause all loss. Nice one.
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