I had the need to be popular, 

The need to fit in.

I was constantly changing who I was, 

With a burning desire to please everyone. 

I wished for thousands of friends, 

In order to never feel lonely. 

Though after some time,

And many fake friendships, 

The weight of being someone I was not, 

Was heavy enough to break any scale. 

I was lost and lonely, 

That was until,

My sister blessed me with life-changing words. 

She told me the value of friendships doesn’t come in numbers,

And instead of focusing on a certain amount of friends, 

I need to focus on having a few friends that value true friendship. 

I will never forget the day I received that advice,

For it is the day I found the true cure for loneliness.