Throughout my life I've had many Called friends Some of them women Most have been men Falling into line Circumstance driven The faces I observed Socially given Mindful Considered Confused by the logic Thinking too much Borderline neurotic Reflective Nostalgic Memories of the tragic Decisions I've made Intrinsically flawed What of the good times When everything flowed Smiling so warmly Laughing along Stepping outside Of my own mind Third party viewpoints Have messed with my head I climbed to the top Where I perched on the ridge The roads snaking off below me Which byway to risk? Directions once taken Chosen on a whim Did more harm to myself Than to anyone else Mistakenly naive About the bonds I once formed Some friends I have cherished Bonds that were strong Comradeship Banter Love One and all Ready to catch them When tripping, they fall Loyalty Reason Respect for...