Love Poem: A Friend of Desire
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Written by: Philip Fleming

A Friend of Desire

And so, I am back where it all began, lost and confused
Left with a heart cracked through, damaged and abused
Tables that turn in an astonishing way, how foolish I am
To keep hoping for a change, but it's just another scam

Here I am again, clinging to a pain that is not new to me
A bright world I seek, one with not a debt of endless fee
Many times these cards are dealt, but I never could fold
With thoughts of a time of where the truth will be told

Mistakes that infect my being, those not to be forgiven
Even though this heart breaks so easily, I remain driven
Thinking that I will be missed when I am lastly departed
A day of longing, no longer dreary to a happiness parted

Just when I thought everything will shine in the coming
I am left to fend alone, memorized by aguish humming
A risk I willed to take, but a risk that's far past my worth
A curse bestowed upon me, one branded on me at birth

Just like everyone else, I was not good enough for you
It angers me, but what can I say?  It isn't anything new
I am the friend everyone desires, never anything more
I hurt you, now you hurt me, you have evened the score