you look into a shallow sky
see nothing but fading stars.
quickly, your hand extends-
and you touch the bottom of its
depths.
here is where you've fallen in
and here, it's where you've fallen off.
i'm sorry i couldnt hold on
a little tighter
i'm sorry i couldnt shine a light
a little brighter.

the brillance once sought in your hope
is now covered in dust and rots
in the corner of your mind.
but somewhere, i'm here-
trying to grab you closer
and keep you here for more.
the end is not here for you
and i will not let you be it's whore.
you can try as you might,
swelling up with fright
and hate
and loathing
and sadness-
but i will calm you,
i will find you.

there is always the tired song
of lonlieness and love lost.
there is always that bitter angst
and driving hurt.
there is always the need for one-
one who can feel what you feel
knowing nothing at all.
one who can help you heal
when you hit a wall.

i hope that tonight,
i can be your one.

04/20/2003

Author's Note: for all those hurting tonight.

Posted on 04/21/2003
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