My Friend

You are not my friend.
You are someone who knows I will be there when you are in need.
You are someone who knows I will answer when you call
You are someone who knows I lack the ability to say no.
But you are not my friend.

You are not someone I can confide in
Because you wait til I need you, and bring my weakness to the surface.
You tell me what you think I want to hear
You hear what you think I want to say
But you are not my friend.

I must love you
Because that is the person that God created me to be
A person who sees the best in others,
But is well aware that all light has a shadow somewhere
You are a person, and because of that I love you
But you are not my friend

I care about you
But I know that one day, our paths may be miles apart
The road would be lonely travel, without a traveling partner
So I selfishly allow you to travel this life cordially with me
But you are not my friend

Even when you hurt me, misuse, or abuse me
God is still leading and driving
Potholes, nor rocks, nor uneven lanes, nor road rage of others on this road
Will stop me from loving all those I pass
Or helping any of those, like you, who need me

But make no mistake
Have no doubts
Let me answer all questions
Be completely and crystal clear
You are not my friend