Human Nature

I was 18 once

Angry and tired

Bored and confused

Introverted

I met someone who said

He was my friend

I was 20 once

Eating chocolate

Reading Eragon

I met someone who said 

She was my friend

Both of them went 

To different cities

Both of them came back

Both stayed in touch

But one forgot me

And what I had done

I was 23 once

Betrayed by a friend

I was sad and upset

Yet I counselled myself

For I still had my other friend

Who hadn't forgotten me

It's human nature 

To move on

Count yourself lucky

If you are remembered

I am 26 this year

My friend circle is small

And I am no longer angry

For the friends I made along the way

Have ensured that I am happy

So remember

People leave 

Empty promises are made

Value friends who are honest

And don't expect your love to be returned 

If you do this

You, like me

Will make the right friends

And the ones that leave your side

Won't matter 

The Bilge Master