I truly thought that she was my friend
but I'm not really sure why.
I guess the things I tell myself
are so often just a lie.

She has showed me her true colors
and they are not the hues I thought.
And I hope I can always remember
this great lesson that I was taught.

Just because someone is friendly
doesn't mean they are my friend.
For a true friend would never wound me
so deeply that I can't mend.

BJS
7/28/09