The soul-wretching pain he feels



I wish I could relieve







The anger and hurt swallow him,



drown him, wave after wave







I hurt for him



I am angry for him







My friend has become



someone new in his grief







No longer a gentleman



no longer "nice"



Anger directs him



Pain causes him to lash out







Depression fills him



he's barred love from his life







The loss of him, for the women



will be a hard hit







My heart bleeds



My soul screams







I want to calm his anger



I want to take away his pain



I want to ease his hurt







But all I can do is be:



an ear to listen



a shoulder to cry on



and a heart to care


25 July 2007