All That I Need Poem by Paula TH

All that I need, I made for myself.
I never asked for anyone to help.
Considering all that I have seen.
I looked over the bad and tried to stay away from the sad, but if the sad keep calling me, I can't turn my head.
I help the sad if they ask because I don't want to see in the obits that they are dead. I have always been a friend and I will be until the very end.
If you cross me though, I give you three strikes and then your out.
Do on to others as they do on to you.
You can figure that out.
I am spelling it out for you.
I don't like drama, liars and cheats.
I have had my fill of them and I am never on the streets.
I made my life sheltered, it was my choice.
Some times I just don't care to hear another's voice.
I have looked at this world and have not ventured too far.
I always wanted to but it seems it could leave a scar.
There is nothing wrong with keeping to myself, from what I have seen I really don't want to be around much of anyone else.
Don't let this confuse you because if you know me you probably hit strike three and that is why you never hear from me.
If I am keeping you at a distance it is for my own protection,
it means I have lost all feeling for your company and I do not require your affection.
Sorry, but it is my rule, and I don't mean to seem so cruel, but I will be dam*ed if I let you make me the fool.
Cheers and have your great life. Nice to have known you.
You should not have let your bridge burn so now it is time for a new friends turn.