my friend broke into my house one night

her car triggered on the back light

she ran inside

banging on the back door

when I thought she was gone

and couldn’t hurt me anymore.

my friend had a lot of friends

so many, fact,

it was impossible

to stay close with all of them.

but how was i to know?

i have to forgive myself

for letting you in

just for you to hurt me

over and over again.

a lesson from age 22:

some friends are put in your life

to teach you

be as good of a person

as you can

but know it’s not your job

to understand

why someone is hurting

and why they treated you bad.

cut the stem where it died, be glad

as you watch new growth

double and expand.

beautiful growth meant for you to keep.

now lay your head down, be at peace

get some sleep.