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Sorry, I'm temporarily done

Sorry buddy for what's gone on
If only you had actually known
How much that  I sacrificed for you
And this friendship that I thought was true

I honestly stood by you always
I was the friend that would have stayed
But in the end it was you that betrayed
Me in the most hurtful of ways

We had a history that we kept a mystery
Because it wasn't knowledge that we wanted freed
Why is that a reason for me to be punished,
Secluded, all alone and dismissed?

Now that I am asking for some space
I am being treated as if I am a disgrace
I'm sorry but is my maturity in this situation frowned upon?
Or is this yet another way to be punished for no reason?

I know what they do isn't a reflection of you
But you still did actions, that you did choose
Although it pains me to constantly refuse
I need some space to get over this ocean of blues

I haven't completely left your side
One day we can eventually make things right
But from now on, I have to protect my soul
So resuming a friendship with them? I say no

Sorry buddy for what's gone on
If only you had actually known
How much that I sacrificed for you
And this friendship that I thought was true

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HayzTee (Hayley)

Sat 8th Sep 2018 11:16

Thank you both for your kind comments! ?

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Don Matthews

Sat 8th Sep 2018 06:03

Good Hayley. Flowed along nicely. ?

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Marie Alyza

Sat 8th Sep 2018 04:15

This is good! Thank you for sharing. ♥

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