You're My Friend 'till the End

Friend (n):
1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony.
3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile: Who goes there? Friend or foe?

This weekend, I chose to be a friend. My mom had to remind me, "Niesha, everyone's not going to act the way you want them to." I've always had a criteria of what my friends should be. And yet, it seemed like no one met those standards. Being alone is easy for me because I'm an only child, but I know that the gifts God have given me are not for me.

I've felt rejection so much that it became my friend. I believed that people didn't accept me for who I am. I'm still not sure how much truth is in that statement, but I can say that I want to live in freedom no matter how they feel about me. Yes, I'm loud sometimes and I have a little touch of attitude, but I've never been someone unwilling to change if my flaws are presented to me.

Can I be your friend? I'll be good. I'll check on you when you're sick, be a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, go shopping with you, laugh at your not-so-funny jokes. Let's grow together, sis!

Just give me a chance. You won't be disappointed. You'll fall in love. And so will I.