Lean on Me

She called again today,
Crying
I stifle all my pain
Hide who I am to lend a hand
To be a friend
I hang on talking till goodbye

Tears break from my eyes
I don’t even question, don’t ask why

Grief resounds loudly
Heart breaking stone
We lost the same person
He left us both alone
I hide the pain I’m feeling
Deep inside the dark

Never let anyone see me,
Completely fall apart

She’ll call again,
Tomorrow
I can almost guarantee
She’ll cry just like today
And I will listen,
Cease to be

Stifled invisible
A ghost within the rain

I will keep my distance
And hide away my pain
I am always steady
Lending out an ear
No one will see me bleeding
I never share my tears

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