When Days Are Dark Poem by Qiniso Mogale

During the nights in our lives
During the darkest moments
During difficult times
During hectic times
During trying moments
Those we call friends vanish into thin air
Our loved ones are nowhere to be seen
When days are dark friends are few or even nonexistent.

My dark days have exposed snakes
that posed as close friends
My dark days have exposed wolves
in sheep skin
I have learnt to tread with caution in
any relationship
I have learnt to trust sparingly
I have developed eyes on my back to
identify back stabbers
I've put my whole trust solely on God
I have learnt that when days are dark friends
are few or even nonexistent.