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When they sit next to you at lunch
Pretending to be interested in your day
But proceed to tell you about every episode
of some version of Star Trek
Or they ask to go hiking
And criticise you for going too slow
And then ask to go hiking again
The next weekend
When your other friends scorn
And laugh at them behind their back
Think less of you for inviting them along
And when they get in the way
Can't take a hint
Seven missed calls
Movie this Friday??
Hear them out.
After all, you were that person one time
It's just that you told yourself early on
That some people are better off alone
That's a lesson you should keep to yourself.
Maybe they can teach something new
How everyone needs a friend sometimes
Even you.