Love Me

Love me directly - that's what I said

No excuses, lies I've been fed

Of the time we spoke of sacred things

We sat and laughed and ate like kings

And love instantly I never really asked

Who can adore a man with a strange past

Of the time he did 'this or that' you'll never forget

Store it up for someday and make him regret

It's so hard to make loving friends in this day in age

Everyone plays a part on this giant stage

And when you get them don't you dare let go

A best friend, a friendly face - one that's not for show

And don't betray that love of yours

Don't mix about the company of whores

They will speak half-righteousness in your ear

They will tell you half-truths your friend is to fear

Even after love divorced the great times we had -

One friend yet remains obscenely glad

Of the years he is sure and certainly blessed

At least - on his part - he gave his best