my friend

i had the most frightening nightmare the other day when i was walking down the street
i dreamt that you were dead
that it had all caught up with you
and after everyone had given up on you
you died alone
and sad
and lonely
you died for nothing
for everyone
because it had to be you.

and i cried because i was sorry
sorry i hadn't helped
sorry i never knew how
sorry for feeling
sorry for loving.

and the tears flowed
and a river grew
and the river flowed
and the oceans expanded
and you were gone.

and the wind whispered
and the breeze blew
and you were gone.

visions of you laughing filled my head
with memories of fun times
and a past we both shared, together
your smile made me smile
and when you cried i cried.

and now i cry alone
because you are not here
and now i live alone
because you are not here
and then i awake
and i wonder
what can i do