An Attempt to See

I can see a picture

Of you standing all alone

It’s a bright room with a window

You’re smiling, but all alone

Your heart is in your chest, but,

It’s clear as crystal glass

You’re hurting for some company

You’re waiting for a class

Though people do not come sit down,

You wait still, patiently,

Though sunlight starts to flicker out,

You hang on, fervently. 

You trust an ancient promise

You trust a broken hand

While you’re feeling quite defenseless

You still trust that broken hand

And still you sit there in the dark

The sun has left you too

I can’t see a single spark

There’s nothing left to do

But hang around 

For the dawn

And a new day

Step in time

Come alive

Live a new way

There is no reason anymore

To give up and fly away

The darkness will continue 

But strong you must remain

I see you in a picture

You’re standing all alone

Though the darkness may continue

I know you’re not alone