Oh dear friend

I didn’t know you were suffering

Like me

I didn’t know how nervous you were

If I could

I’d take you away

We’d go to this place

Where we could have long walks

And sip coffee 

There would be no worries

You’d read those books you like to read

And I would write or paint the sunrise

And we’d laugh about silly stories

You’d open that flower shop

And it will have coffee and books

And people would drop in for good conversation  

We’d return to our lovers for the evening

They would have their way with us

Treating us like queens 

Making us laugh.

As the night fell we would be drunk with love

And meet for a patio dinner, sipping wine

And I’d kick you under the table for being so silly 

And we’d laugh about it the next day

I would take you away 

Dear Friend

It takes you in and you are sinking below it

Sometimes the fear of it is worse

So you hide and be silent

And maybe it won’t see you.

You’re eyes are wide

Dare you look up

Maybe it’s best 

To keep busy

Working and working 

So that when it’s near 

You won’t be caught up

Just smile

Don’t let them see the fear in your eyes

Be good they said

And nothing will happen.

But you are good. 

Doing your best.

It’s never good enough.

Just smile she said.

Never let them see your fear.

It doesn’t matter in the end

It doesn’t matter

Just smile 

My friend