poems can't persuade someone to love you
or disavow them from the fear of loving you
poems can't calm the rages you indulge
or erase the guilt of those you still regret
poems will not dry your eyes
won't even dry your laundry
they are poor friends
who need you more than you need them,
but still
when you take them out to coffee,
you'll pay their way
and when you speak about them to your friends,
be kind.
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