A CRY FOR A FRIEND...

                    A CRY FOR A FRIEND...
      
         The face that others see day to day,
            is but a mask that keeps the truth hidden away.
          The fraudulent smile that I adorn is but a fake,
             behind it is a dam holding back enough tears to
             fill a lake.
          I've existed many years in a soul-eating solitude,
              I've managed to pull off the appearance of happiness
              by maintaining a false attitude.
           With each passing empty day and lonely night,
               I grow weaker making it more difficult to continue the
               fight.
            I've become weary from the carrying the burdens and
               worries of others,
             There are days like the ones lately that make me feel
               like I could smother.
            I believe what makes things harder to endure and its
               shown,
                is that the weight of each problem I'm dealing with
                alone.
             Each night I pray please let tomorrow bring a ray of
               hope and love,
              Someone who'll stand by me and hold my hand giving
               me strength from above.
           I'm tired of living my life alone as one,
             I'd be greatful for a friend to share some fun.
            I lost my beloved suddenly many years ago,
              I miss having someone to share my
              love and having our love grow.
            And now here I sit as I have many days
              before,
              alone, frustrated and exhausted longing for
              a friend and my loneliness to be no more.