I seek out those who have
but little time for me.

They care, or say they do -
yet often spare a few moments only.

Is it I who draws me to them,
or them to me, as friends -

Anticipating unknowingly the pain I will feel
as I am often rebuffed by their schedules?

Or do they profess to care, but really
find it not in themselves to embrace me,

And spend some time being there, and
putting their love into minutes or hours

As gifts of their friendship to me, as signs
beyond words of caring and love?

Do I expect things others do not, and set
too high the sights of my heart?

I will give happily that which I long for,
but equally I wish to be given, and that

Without having to ask - for friendship should tell
what its wards are in need of.

                                                                            - Denariel.
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