I am unavailable!

I swear I’d love to
help; my friend, if I had, I’d give
as soon as you ask.

we’ve been together
since I knew my grandfather’s clock,
let us remain, please.

the other day I
was stranded, called a defaulter
and I lost a friend

I know you’re not him
but this is what I can dash, I’m
sorry I can’t lend.

Tomide Abdul