A Friend Visits

I see green, she sees yellow
I say high, she says low
I hear one thing, she hears another

We move in opposition
Like hitting a wall
Like a slap in the face
Of stinging disconnect

What is this dynamic
Called "friendship"
As she hits a nerve
Pushes the buttons?

I am left speechless
Is she parent of long ago?
Is she sibling control?

Adult now
I take inner child in arms
And speak up for one
Who never would
Who never could