And Your Enemies Closer

There is something highly dire,

There is something I must say

Keep your friends at a distance.

Not all of you will listen

And not all of you will live by this,

But just remember,

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

However, you must know this saying has a flaw.

More so than poison, keep your friends away, further.

Your heart, you must withdraw.

Friends may smile

With you, they may laugh.

More so than an Enemy Upfront, they are vile.

Keep them away,

Or it is they

Who will speak your epitaph.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer?

No.

More so than insidious poison,

Keep your friends away, further.