Fake Friends Tutorial
Response to Poppyโs 1.2.3 challenge
Masquerade the heart
Keep on smiling anyway
You deserve better
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First they want to talk
Aubergine pics are red flags
You should block them all.
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Heโs got your number
Itโs a match, heโs entitled
What a big turn off
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Sunshine from Temu
secondary gas-lighters
Donโt deny your grief
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Third says a bad word
until their walletโs empty
and never pay back
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Fourth thing I must say
A friend would never ditch you
nor side with your ex
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Fifth is that your woes
And past traumas are valid
donโt devalue truth
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If you lose them that
quick over simple things
Thereโs no need to weep
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About the Creator
Chloe Gilholy
I live in Oxfordshire, England. I used to write a lot of fan fiction and mainly just write poetry now. I've been to over 20 countries and written many books. I'm currently working on a horror story called Heavenly Seas.
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Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
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Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions



Comments (6)
Aubergine pics took me out ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ Loved your poem!
You nailed it. I really appreciated this.
Nicely done poem. My boundaries keep me safe especially when it comes to who I let in. Gaslighting, can hook you in if you donโt pay attention.
I do t see anyplace for a 1 2 e challenge- is there a link
Iโll need to look up that Challenge. Youโve packed a lot into those spare words
So true - nothing to lose when you lose "friends" like these. Well written poem!