I was contemplating how I might meet my end. According to the latest statistics, I am to die around 70 years old. But how would I die prematurely? I did some thinking, and that based on my experiences, this is a likely outcome.
I will probably die in an a shooting, stabbing, or beating. Not because I did something to him/her, but because of what he/she fears that I may do or have. And at the time of my death, all my acquaintances will flee, and never look back. And when asked, they will deny me.
If this happened to you, I would make an attempt to dial 911. I will try to save you if I can. If I cannot, I can only mourn and speak of not your many big failings in life, but the small things that you did and make them seem heroic. No matter what harm you brought to me, I could not stay mad when you said sorry. Even if you were so naive and didn't take that $20 dollar bill I offered when you knew full well you needed it. Even if you were sick and hungry and said gibberish and unpatriotic things, I would roll my eyes and hope you felt better tomorrow and talk when you were more lucid.
Why would I do these things for you, when you would run?
Because you are the Acquaintance, and I am the Friend.





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