Dear Friend

My split soul cries For you, young friend, Dear as a sister, Close to my heart My life is broken, Yet still I break; Inside, I break For you – You who have been A burning hope, Beside me always, Shining pure and strong In my sadness, Your words have held me – A weeping child, Pressed to your life, And in my joys, Your laughter brought My soul to smile Upon your smile But it is time now – Time to say Goodbye, my friend, Though only for awhile For when I smile again, It will be yours, My dearest friend, And my heart will be home.