Was a Friend

You've been so kind I know, I know So why did I hurt you? I didn't mean to hurt you But I'll- Funny kind of greeting, not exactly hostile Not exactly facing, not exactly turning away Not exactly frowning, not exactly smiling Lurking by the door Without a sign of wanting to move Though hardly friendly, not an angry gesture Did it make. Just quite unnerving It's been a long time I almost forgot where we buried the hatchet "Bin a long time no see", (pidgin English Native to none). After several silences A cautious head nod. This could take forever Did it want to come for a dig? It did Not answer. I was feeling restless at the door Ashamed of my fears. Where WAS the hatchet? Suddenly was gone. I woke up Feeling stupid. No-one else awake Though dawn was only minutes away Quietly I rose to fill the morning pee pot What a silly dream Not like what really would have occurred Old wounds are healing Faded scars are painless – just an itch We are forgiven It's been a long time