Hi Juan,
Thanks for your comments. I guess that's why I say it is an 'evil friend'.

I wrote the poem when I was doing a difficult job that I enjoyed doing. So the responsibility was a 'friend' that I got on well with but every now and again it turned 'evil' when things became much more difficult and challenging.

So I agree with you. Responsibility is a good thing to have but it also comes with its challenges which, in the end, make the responsibility worthwhile.

Peter Ray

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Very well composed.
However, I cringed at Responsibility is an evil friend. You make very valid points. I believe sometimes, no at all times, being responsible for something/someone comes with it's adverse side effects. However, I also believe responsibility is the cure to regression and the pavement for progression. That's why I don't agree with the statement that it is an evil friend.
Responsibility is what causes a parent/friend to tell a child/friend that they are going down the wrong road and help them get back on track. An evil friend doesn't do that. An evil friend laughs at your downfall.
However, when you are angry, tired and want to have your way and not be responsible then responsibility is indeed an evil friend. That seems to be the persona's mood.
Anyway, I really like the poem.

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