The Way of Many Friendships

I don't need you

much to your surprise

I don’t need to tell you

anything about my life

I don’t need to hear your voice

a recording will suffice

I don’t need to be given a choice

not looking for advice

I don’t need your laughter

I can buy a wind chime

I don’t need your assurances

that I can make the climb

I don’t need your eyes

for conversations unknown

I am caught telling lies

so that I can walk alone.