Fake Friends Poem by Dr Shamim Ali

Fake friends come and go,
With hidden agendas, they put on a show.
They pretend to care but really don't,
Their intentions are murky, like a dark moat.

They don't support you when you need a hand,
Their words are hollow, like shifting sand.
They're competitive, always wanting to win,
At your expense, they'll commit a sin.

They make you feel bad with their snide remarks,
And turn others against you like hungry sharks.
They need attention like a fire needs fuel,
And peer pressure you, like a dangerous duel.

They're narcissistic, all about themselves,
And jealous of you, like books on dusty shelves.
Fake friends, they're toxic, like a venomous bite,
It's best to let them go and take flight.