Two Way Street

I'm over you
You may not believe
But I want you to know
Your schoolgirl games
Of them I've grown weary
There's only so much I can give
For a hollow return
Advice never heeded
Help kicked back in my face
Friendship freely offered
Returned unused
You've given nothing of value
Only yourself

I deserve more
Time to find somebody worth the attention
Someone with feelings
So go back to all those
You told me were users
Take all the fakes
And the fakirs
Reject substance
Reality

I wonder if it's in you to understand
Friendship
It's a two way street
Not meant for one
Never a solo pursuit

Half-truths
Deceits
Twisted logic
Secret dealings
They're all just lies
Untruths
In the end
Stop speaking in Braille
Can you even be honest, these days with yourself?

I have no further use for this dead weight
Must cut myself free
Dragging me down
Into dank still waters
Lifeless
Without soul
I need to glance up
See sunlight again
Feel fresh breeze caressing my face
Burst out of this cell
I've built for myself
Break free from this chrysalis
Fly once more
Soar

You're just a face in the crowd
Light dimmed
No longer special
I'll still be here
Will always acknowledge
Offer a hand to be bitten off
But no further effort
Will I expend
I'll never try to be more than an acquaintance

It's up to you
I've given my all
There's nothing left
My will can expend
You know what I offer
How much there's to gain
The longer you leave it
The more you will lose

It cuts both ways
Friendship
Not just effort from me
And nothing from you

Friendship
It's a two way street.