Friendship Rings

What is it called when a friend breaks your heart
Is there a word
opposite girl code

hey there
how long have you been with him
accusations before understandings
no curiosity

wielding knives
slashing discoveries.
arteries
and a friendship
that wasn’t even
reciprocated

you pretend
the others gold
I was here when you called
hard on yourself
full of shame and embarrassment
ready to fill the air
with compassion and allieviation

in it for the long haul
knowing we couldn’t meet
you wouldn’t come near
I rearrange work schedules
stick around
time cleared

a year went by
our relationship fouled
needed a shoulder to cry upon
crickets

the ladies we talk tough
girl power
fists held high
but when shame plays it’s game
we reflect that mirror
so it doesn’t hit home

pull each other down
one by one by one
this time
I hold my head high
“Know My Name”
Ms. Griffin if your nasty
it’s Meredith bitch

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