Salty tears of an old soul who weeps Cradles his head in his hands, into the corner he sinks Wanting forgiveness though he has done no wrong Seeking kindness all his friends are now gone Alone he weeps no one giving him a second glance No extended hands offering a second chance The old soul knows a change is needed How do you revive a heart that has always bleeded Can you save someone who feels beyond lost Can you give charity to someone who's already paid the cost He seeks comfort but know it, he'll never find He's forever searching knowing he's been left far behind The friendly face he tries to find in a crowd Talking to himself, his heart is screaming out loud His outside shows disgust, his inside longs for pride His pain is reflected in the tears he has cried He is a fallen man who cannot stand alone All he truly wants is a place he can call home He was orphaned by time, victimized by fate Yearning for help, for he knows it's almost too late A hand out is not his want - it's shelter in open arms An embrace to warm him and keep away all the harms His heart is in need of caring, it's in need of love He has lost all faith and cannot call on the "powers" above He just weeps in the corner hoping to fade away Always wondering if there will be another...and better day
Reason for writing:
I was feeling lonely on valentines day and this is what became of it. Go figure. :)
Birth sign: Leo
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