Friendship? Poem by Catherine Hendry

Friendship
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We have shared so many years! Our "friendship" is something I've always felt proud of, appreciated and believed it would last our lifetimes …
But, in the past few years, it has become PAINFULLY clear, things have changed …
YOUR priorities: (1) ABSOLUTELY your son
(2) what YOU want
(3) work; tiring, but not like it's 12hrs. a day
(4) your "man" and his wants/needs
(5) ANYthing/ANYone BUT ME!
MY priorities: (1) ABSOLUTELY my Mother
(2) YOU and YOUR son
(3) other friends
(4) my family
(5) my health
Do you notice the difference? Do you see where this going?
I have always been a phone call away … many times I have gone WAY out of my way to do for you … for NO other reason but to make you smile, so you could feel/see the LOVE I have for you … to prove to you I would do anything just to see your face full of joy and to SHOW YOU … what a "BEST FRIENDSHIP" is really about …
It is, doing something for nothing
It is, rushing to you WHENEVER you call and say "I NEED YOU! ! "
It is, understanding and respecting your friends heart and feelings
It is, having each other's back (regardless if right/wrong)
It is, UNconditional, acceptance no matter what
It is, loving you and all your perfect imperfections
It is, giving back that which you receive It is, understanding NONE of these things are materialistic
It is, realizing that the person you call "best friend", is the one who will be by your side and has been with you through ALL the good, bad, ugly and everything inbetween … THE ONE who would never let you down
It is, about getting/giving support, love, admiration, encouragement
It is, trusting that God paired you 2 for a reason and never allowing anything to become more important …
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART … but I can't continue with this "one-way" friendship … It's breaking my heart and tearing me apart but no one should ever have to accept "half of a friendship" …
~~ME~~