Why So Sad

Why So Sad? Why do you look lonely, Bereft and so, so sad? Has someone been quite nasty? Have you been really bad? What lies beyond your haunted eyes, Your melancholy stare? Do you want to tell me what it is? Do you want to take me there? Your doleful gaze cements your face, Your shoulders hanging low. Do you want to tell me what it is? Or would you prefer that I go? I stand transfixed, absorbing your pain, My breath is quick and light. Do you want to tell me what it is? What causes your terrible plight? What demons grasp your very soul? Why do they steal your smile? Do you want to tell me what it is? This cruel and evil bile. Can you see through your vacant gaze? Do you know that I am here? Do you want to tell me what it is? And explain what monsters are near? What has sucked the life from you? Who have you become? Do you want to tell me what it is? What nefarious deed has been done?