Not A Fake Story Poem by Amanda Nelson

Why can't you forgive me?
You forgive others happily.
But to me you give a cold shoulder.
But, really, how could my life be any colder?
I've said I'm sorry.
My apologies are not a fake story.
Please, just listen.
Okay, fine, don't. But you don't know what you're missin'

Is this a trust issue between us?
Just forgive me already! I'm starting to cuss.
I know that I seem angry and mean.
But you weren't there, you hadn't seen.
I told you my agonizing words of apology.
There's nothing left I can do except be friendly.

I've forgiven you before.
So why can't you show me that same open door?
A door to friendship, laughter, and smiles.
Because it seems there's been infinite dials.
Why won't you answer your phone?
I hate being all alone.

We've been friends since... forever.
Our friendship just couldn't get any better.
So, just listen, breathe in.
It's not like I committed the worst sin.
I didn't do anything.
But still you moan and cry and say I need to die.
But, all I have to say is, why?
So, what? It was just one tiny little white lie.
You'll live, you'll be fine.

Why would you want to be their friend? Come, and be mine.
If we don't make up now, we'll lose our time.
So, forgive and forget.
Don't keep on worrying. Just let the world go on, let it.

Remember that first day we met?
You, with your hair in tiny brunette braids.
That memory just never fades...
Me, with my little blue dress.
And my hair a mess...
We were best friends instantly.
There were no delays, no time in between.

So lets not put off our friendship any longer.
Let's find when we were young.
The words you said to me really stung.
But I'll make you a promise, this one I'll keep.
If I forgive you, then you must forgive me.