Frienemy

You live life tit for tat. Damn, I wish you'd "tat" me back! Just once... Be there for me As I have been for you. When it counts Why must things always "FALL" through? Here's friendship lesson 101... Hopefully, you'll get it before I'm done. Try going out of your way Without being asked Try being selfless in this task There will be no tangible reward or recognition Gratification is in giving Listen with non -judgmental ears As I express my craziness My pain and My darkest fears Please keep those hyper-critical opinions to yourself Bite your tongue... I'll let you know when it's okay to share And remember... at least pretend you care. Open your mind Be grateful sometimes Be happy when I shine! Stop turning up your nose Deeming others "GHETTO" Based on stereotypes You know nothing of their struggle or strife Or how they live Or what battles they fight Stop listening to the hype You might be surprised By who and what you Get-to-know... Kill your selfishness Choke your pride Hear my plead Embrace it in stride Now, YOU decide! I have NO desire or need for Frienemies We can be Friends Or we can be enemies... Got a guilty conscience wondering if this poem's about you? If you can relate then it's probably true. Just thought you should know Cause that's what real friends do. Lay