The drop-out Cupid

A one-sided conversation with a drop-out cupid…

You think I have an attitude? Let’s trade places. You be a plump little pink guy wearing a diaper.

Call me “Cupid” and I’ll brand you “Stupid.” Right across your forehead.

Wipe that smile off your face. No more sweet stuff. Give me waffles without syrup. I’ve chucked Valentine’s Day and cards and mush about love and friendship. Not that I ever had friends.

 As for my wings…I walk now-a-days. I tried flitting around, shooting arrows and it didn’t work. I shot top quality love-at-first-sight arrows and never made a buddy.

Yessiree. I shot arrows while I sat by myself in class, on the bus, in the cafeteria, everywhere. I shot arrows on the sidelines while teams played. I shot arrows outside of club meetings.

What? Of course not. You can’t join a group when you’re shooting arrows.

So, you think being lonely is my fault because I don’t get involved? Sure. Put the blame on me. You don’t know how rough it is. I’m not good at anything.

Who cares how good I am in music or sports or drama or chess or archery? I care. I’m Cupid, not Stupid.

Wait, don’t leave. You’re right. I’ll never have friends if I stick to myself. I can’t believe I’m asking, but how do you find friends?

Whoa. Let me repeat what you said: Don’t try to find friends—make friends.

Then, you’ve given up, and you’re lonely and miserable like me. I knew I liked you.

But you’re not lonely? You have friends. Oh.

Okay, hot shot, how did you make friends?

Yea, I’m listening.

That’s it? You got involved and more importantly, you worked hard to be a good friend. What does that mean?

Humpff. Be nice. Be kind. Be honest. Share. Invite others to do things with you. I’ve heard all that before. What’s your real secret?

You treat others like you want to be treated. Be a friend. Make a friend.

(Gasp) For real? (Gasp) Are you sure? (Gasp, gasp, gasp) I’m pinching myself. Ask me again.

Yes! I’d like to be your friend. And maybe, I won’t give up on Valentine’s Day.

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