A Good-Enough Friend

I find I'm not a good-enough friend.

Because I'm too much of an awkward turtle,

I'm a coward when facing life's hurdles.

My words seem like they can't be trusted,

And secrets can't be trusted on me.

I find I'm not a good-enough friend.

I don't know what to say sometimes.

I try to strike a conversation

That I so regret at times.

I find I'm not a good-enough friend.

I feel like I come from a different planet,

A different dimension,

Or a different era.

I find I'm not a good-enough friend.

I'm not resourceful,

I can't be of help.

I'm just a meek little lamb.

I find I'm not a good-enough friend.

I'm scared of things,

Not brave,

Not courageous,

I'm way too out of place.

Oh someone please teach me how

I can be more than

A good-enough friend.

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