Running from Nothing to Nobody

They say to run away when you receive rejection;

Say it makes the pain go away;

But what if leaving is fighting fire with fire?

If you are rejected from a relationship, is friend still possible?

Can oneself manage their head enough to stay,

Or is it better to cut themselves away?

Is injury to a friend better if it protects oneself;

If it protects them from injury by said friend?

But no, how can paying damage with damage heal?

Will not both individuals suffer?

Is it not better for one to suffer on their own accord,

Suffer in their own thoughts;

Than for the friend to be dragged through knives as well?

Running, running, running; forever I am running;

Loving, loving, loving, but never ever knowing…