Clutching loneliness in the palms of my hands
Crying until my eyes begin to bleed
Wishing this void would fade
As friends we grew into lovers
His love has become my comfort
But it doesn’t fill the emptiness inside
I wish I had friends
I used to have so many
As time moved forward
Friends became strangers
Strangers I did not want to associate with
Now I am left alone
Missing the comfort of a friend
Every time a best friend emerged
They never stayed for long
[Rest In Peace Melissa]
My maturity caused separation
Cultural differences transpired barriers
I don’t know where I belong
Never imagined I’d be jealous of his friendships
People I could relate to
Strangers just like me
If only I had friends