I Lost My Patience

She lied to me twice this week. No biggie. I still trusted her.
She borrowed my car and wrecked it. Her tale was untrue.
Our friendship is at stake here. I will give her another chance.
If Job can do it I can do it. Right?

She got up in my face and screamed at me for no reason.
I am starting to think maybe there is something wrong.
We have been friends for thirty-two years. I forgive her.
She gets into my child’s face and screams. 
That is the last time I plan to ever see her again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Flaherty Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 6:33 PM
Sounds like a plan Caren. She sounds like a screaming idiot or out patient
Krutsinger Avatar
November 21, 2020 at 12:45 PM
I have seen this behavior on more than one person - both men and women - when they are out of control in their lives from emotional, financial or mental stress.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 1:21 PM
What a sad ending yet perhaps something is wrong...did you speak to her?
Krutsinger Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 4:47 PM
Kim thank you for letting me know it is plausible. Total fiction for a contest.
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