Our Friendships Demise

I did not mean to hurt or disrespect you
Unfortunately I cannot take that back
Things haven't been right between us for a while
You and I both know that is the clearest fact.

At first diversity was openly welcomed
So thorough I learnt plenty of our debates
Then started to feel ridiculed and isolated
When it came my turn to speak I did hesitate

Although I was stimulated by each and every discussion
They became somewhat heated and defensive immensely
And I felt shut out personally and in light of my opinions
That perhaps my feelings were brought on intentionally.

From political parties to religious beliefs we could not agree
About faith, laws, drug abuse or abortion
I had to put a stop to discussions on these topics
As they were passionately blown out of proportion.

I felt estranged with my beliefs of difference
That not one of you would try to begin to understand
I guess it was with in those tumultuous moments
That I did begin to retract my friendships, and my hand.

You can speak all you like now about how wrong I may be
But there is no right or wrong in how a person does feel
It simply is the way it is for me as an individual
My feelings are also justified and very real.

Neither of us can rewind what has been done
Or take back the hostilities that were said
You were right about one thing I must admit
For a while these thoughts did roam my head.

I realise they sounded harsh and uncalled for
Somewhat like my intention was merely to boast
But it was never my vanity but a heart of care
Which I regret not showing the most.

I was also hurt like you and offended
For a while I felt on the outside looking in
I guess in a sense a part of me already let go
And it was in that moment the tension did begin.

If there was a single thing I could take back
It would be your hurt and loss of our friendship
But I stand firmly on my ground regardless
Though I'm terribly sorry it did end like this.