Lessons

The world is full of phony friends
Who will chew you up and spit you out
They'll worm their way into your life
Then tear you up and throw you out
Just like yesterday's news.

I thought this love of poetry
This love of the written word
Would keep our friendship strong
But I see now, I was wrong.

But if it made you happy, if it gave
You pleasure to just discard our 
Friendship like it never happened
Then it was worth it to learn a great lesson
Trust No One!!!!!!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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June 7, 2012 at 10:35 AM
When I click on one of your poems I know it will be truly amazing Josette. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I hope all is well with you and yours. I will stop back again soon. Love, Carol
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