If We’re Just Friends

If we’re just friends
I want you to see a wall between us,
Get your feelings out of my heart
And don’t feel entitled to my attention.

If we’re just friends
Don’t ask me about my last date,
Don’t text me regularly
And don’t complain about my silence.

If we’re just friends
I need to sort my issues without your concern
Don’t compel me to open up to you,
And later make me regret it.

If we’re just friends
I want you nowhere close to my business,
Don’t call me early in the morning
In the name of checking up on me.

If we’re just friends
Don’t flirt with me or call me with names
That suits lovers,
I want you to put your intentions clear,

If we’re just friends
I don’t have time to play games
Guessing how you feel about me,
I want you to value me well enough to
Keep it real, so I can shape my choice.

If we’re just friends
Don’t drive hope to me and
Disappear when darkness looms
Or just disappear
If we’re just friends.