My Friend

I smile in earnest
as i sit by your side
i die at my home
in the darkness i hide

you are one of the reasons
i'm living today
without you beside me
i'd no longer pray

I thought i was happy
and then i met you
and now i feel different
and my smile is true

little things now have meaning
and i understand more
you've given me freedom
from a world of gore

these words could mean nothing
just thoughts in my head
but it weakens my soul
to tell you my friend

i know you dont realize
the emotions involved
in writing this poem
i simply dissolved

i want you to know this
so you'll better know me
this is how i am feeling
and always will be.