Better Enemy

There is no better enemy than ones’ loving family and friends For it is they who know all the ifs' and where your troubles begin No need to look outward but to only look within The company of those that surprisingly come to mind They who come around you either often or all the time They say they’ll support and stand by You _ thick or thin Truth is they’re only present _ to glorify your end How else will they assure you’ll see their smirky sideways grin. You’re prepared for your foes to come from where __ who really knows? You know only heaven can tell what evils can compel The force of ill-fate for you to partake From their greed, jealousy, and hate They’re astounded by your struggles, your turmoil, and your woes. All the pleasure earned and reaped by no better foes Strange isn’t it that when you crawl out from under your bed No voices of cheers but sneers and jeers heard in its’ stead Ridicule and mockery, should haves and could haves ... If I’d known better; I surely would have _ Not confide in most of those around me. For the last thing, I need _ is a better enemy. !!!W10-09-20