and i’ve decided

this poem was inspired by one of jeremy zucker’s song called ‘i’m not your fucking friend.’ this song really spoke to me, as do most of his songs. in particular the line ‘darling watch me disappear, ignorance is bliss i hear, i have always been sincere to you’ stood out to me. whilst/before reading this poem, please listen to the song to set the mood.

if my name
ever crosses your
lips,
don’t call out for
me
because i’m long
gone;
if you ever
miss me,
let it sink in
and hold on tighter
to your new friends –
don’t you let them go
too.

don’t stop
by
my socials
to see how i’m doing
because if you
cared
we wouldn’t be
constantly
rainchecking
everything to do with
us;
stop right there
if you ever
think about
telling me
how i’m your
everything,
i can’t
return the words
cause darling i’m
sincere
and i’ve decided
we’re nothing
more than strangers
to each other.

i’m sorry if this
hurts
i’m sorry if you
want to call me
and i’m out
there doing my
own thing without
You;
don’t hit me up
with what’s good
or ask me if i’m down
to chill
or come running
to ask for
favours
because i’m done
observing
us.

right now
there’s nothing
to stay for;
right now
seems like a good
time to stop
being a shadow
in your world
cause i’m not
afraid to say it:

i’ve decided
that i’m not your
fucking friend
and that you
never were
mine.

the song brought back so many memories of lost friendships, or the hurt felt when coming to the realisation you’ve just lost a friendship you thought would be a forever kinda one. i understand as we grow up, we all face challenges that can cause the nature and dynamics of the friendship to alter. and i’m okay with that. but what i’m not okay with is people suddenly switching up and not being straight up with me. i appreciate honesty, and i get it, if people feel i no longer have a place in their life. i’m not one to impose my way into other’s lives.

people come and go, but it doesn’t mean we have to be so bitter about it all. because after all, at one point they gave you amazing memories, helped you grow, supported you and shared dreams with you. but it fucking hits like oof feeling so lost, not knowing where you stand, constantly juggling between giving up or trying to mend the friendship. i’m not okay with people who stop caring, and dip in and out of my life as they please whilst not acknowledging there’s no friendship label to cling to anymore.

i used to be the girl who loved with all her heart, and would take anyone in with endless chances. friendship is something i value so much. so for me, it was hard for me to let people go, or rather give up on friendships and call it a day. it was hard not to be the person someone could call whenever, and i’d be right there as an emotional support. it was hard to not be someone anyone could rely on despite any issues we may have encountered in the past. it was hard to stop caring about everyone else so much, even when i knew once i’d given them the warmth they were in search for, they’d run.

but last year, i made the conscious decision to not let people crawl back into my life. i maintained this philosophy

“just because you lost me as a friend, it doesn’t mean you gained me as an enemy. i’m bigger than that. i still want to see you eat. just not at my table”

and it’s a message i’ve been communicating to anyone who has popped up with the i miss what we used to have, or the what happened, you slowly stopped trying and disappeared lines. because i like to be straight up, i like to forgive people, i like to be there for people and maintain good vibes all round cause life is too short for bs. but i also like to set boundaries and make sure people respect my value. and ever since i’ve done that, i’ve felt less tied down and messed around by people.

at the end of this lengthy ramble, i guess what i hope you take away is that it’s okay to move on from people completely. it’s okay to completely close doors that otherwise left open lead to toxic cycles. it’s okay to adjust boundaries and it’s okay to make a stand for yourself. it’s okay to completely let go of people who used to be a significant part of your life. it’s okay to want the best for someone, but not want to be the one supporting them in their journey. it’s okay to care deeply for someone, but want to detach from observing from the suburbs of their life. it’s okay to want to have good vibes but not want to be all up in each others faces. it was a hard lesson to accept, but i’ve finally come to the terms that it’s not my responsibility or duty to continue being there for people when they want you to be, and then become a ghost when they don’t. i’m not a one foot in, one foot out kinda girl, so if you aren’t either, it’s okay to want to let go completely. 

it’s okay to go from friends to well wishing strangers. it’s life, and what do you know…shit happens. 

questions ||

• what did you think of the song by jeremy zucker?
• are you able to relate to the poem?
• what are your thoughts on my ramble? do you agree/disagree?
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