I Fired My Friend Today

I fired my friend today

To take good care of me

They always needed something

And would never let me be

When problems of my own arose

Their issues were always first

When my life was falling apart

Their life was always worse

So I fired my friend today

I will not tell a lie

They used me and they stressed me

Until all I did was cry

I need a friend that loves me back

And always will be true

That says whenever you help me

I will help you too

I fired my friend today

I regret it not one bit

A friend is one who's always there

Not just when it fits

I harried and I tarried 

Til I could take no more

And then I very quietly

Closed friendships door

Reviews

[Eagle Cruagh]

I don`t think you really fired your friend. The story is just
as good and true as if you did fire someone. You are expressing
true feelings about friendship and you express it very well.
Thanks for firing the sucker---- perhaps you have room now for
another , a true, an honest friend who will support you when you
need someone.
Great poem----- thanks.
------ Eagle Cruagh

[Samuel Dickens]

Assuming this poem is true or based on truth, you did what you had to. I'm the type that wants to get along with everyone, so I understand how you might have felt. Regarding friendship, I always say, "To have a friend, you must be a friend".