Loss Of Friendship Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Watching a friend who has turned his back and walked
away, listening to rumors of a heartless and mean-
spirited person, taking them to heart.

Now friends with that self-same cruel person, going
to lunch, doing things with him and his wife now, the
pain stings my heart.

Although I am glad to know his true character, now
considering it a blessing in disguise as I continue
being blessed by true and genuine friends.

They discarded those rumors, knowing they were all
untrue, those are the friends I appreciate above all
others in this world.

Looking forward to the love of those who have stood
by me through it all, making life worthwhile and showing
me the way through this pain.

It was the loss of this once upon a friend that has now
shown me that, in fact, the loss of our friendship is
totally his.