My two friends had an argument
Both sent to me some texts unsent
Plus ambiguous texts they sent
Which didn't say quite what they meant
'A' said, 'Your friend 'B' wished me dead
My friend 'B' said, 'Not what I said
It's just some nonsense in her head
- But now I do wish she were dead!'
A said, 'This group if full of snakes
I keep quiet, avoid heartbreak,'
All night her words kept me awake
I try my best, do what it takes
I try my best to sympathise
It's not that anybody tells lies
It's just the world seen through their eyes
Is circling round and upside down
I told her, 'Yes, best keep away
From those who might spoil your today
And try to push the past away
Find future, good thoughts, words to say ...'
I told my friend 'A', ''B' is ill
She really doesn't wish you ill
But like a sick dog bites a vet
Once she is well, she will forget
'I'm glad to be your go-between
Most are your friends, no-one is mean
But naturally oneself comes first
So everyone else comes off worst
'I tell you what you ought to do
Instead of threatening to sue
And saying what they'd better not do
Say what their friendship means to you
'Always shower them with praise
Say speaking to them lights your days
Soon you will find, instead of ill
Their words to you full of goodwill.
'Pretend that they are all your friends
Although it's just means to an end
You're smart enough to lie, pretend
Convince them you're still their best friend!'
I'm sure next week they'll both be friends
Go-between helps them make amends
Happened before. Now again - you'll see
Only one stays upset - that's me!
-ends-
Copyright Angela Lansbury 2023 September 7th
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