people turn to
when they’re troubled
and all alone
when they’ve no friends of their own
when they’re fat and grossly overweight
when they have medical problems
too much on their plate

I’m the friend
they call
when they need to scream
when their boyfriend is being mean
when they’re waiting for results from a test
when their sad and lonely
when their depressed

I’m the friend
who listens
and offers encouragement
who tells them
everything will be alright
in the end

I’m the friend
they forget about
when they don’t need me
when they lost the weight
and found a lover
and are healthy