Certain events of the day inspired this poem

Letter To A Fair-Weather Friend

One point we were close

Best friends you may say

We’d hang out all the time at school

Until we went our separate ways.

You stopped returning my phone calls

Then again, you never really did

No more weekend hang outs

And just being crazy kids.

I’d go months without any word

Met amazing new friends

Until you needed something from me

Suddenly the distance had an end.

You’d show up at my door

In tears about what he said

Asking for some comfort

And a place to rest your head.

I’d always smile and let you in

That’s what good friends do

But you never did the same for me

When the foot was in the other shoe.

Don’t worry, I don’t hate you,

It’s not that I don’t care

It’s just that as friends

We are supposed to share.

I don’t mind being the one you turn to

I’ll put a smile on your face

But where did you go

When I needed a laugh and an embrace?

It makes me feel as if

Our friendship was nothing but a joke

Like you used me for my good nature

And your smile was a hoax.

So excuse me if I’m not a comfort

For your new little issue

It’s hard to be sympathetic

When you feel like an old, used tissue.

I’ll support you in almost anything

That you may choose to do

But as for this one-sided friendship

Well, it’s time that it’s through.

I can’t be there

Every time you feel beat down

Not when you can’t help me

Make a smile out of my frown.

I’ll cherish the memories

And the good times we had

But now I have great friends

We pick each other up when we’re sad.

We share and laugh

And hug through any pain.

Remember, I’ll still be there for you

Just wish you’d do the same.