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Friends...
What are friends?
You must know what friends are...
But real friends?
Do you? Honestly? Completely?

I bet you do,
Nick,
I bet you don't.

Let me share with you, my good sir,
Just exactly what you know:

Real, Honest, Complete, friends;
They get acquainted young,
They share hobbies.
They follow in your footsteps
Until it's time to lead you home.
What is delightful,
Is that you should use them,
Only to build a metaphorical house.
Live in it and be happy.

However, my good sir,
You must understand:

Glutinous, Vindictive, Self-absorbed, friends;
Introduced through rebellion,
It's chemicals they share.
They follow behind your footsteps
Until it's less convenient.
What is sorrowful,
Is that you should use them,
Only to build a metaphorical bridge,
That leads to your metaphorical house.

Burn this bridge upon crossing, and
Go into your mansion of trust.

Live in it and be happy.