(Dedicated to Erin)

Pain runs deep, I scream inside,
No one listens, they don't hear my cry,
I watch with eyes that blur with tears,
Innocence and faith replaced by fear.

How did I miss it? I don't understand
Why she couldn't tell me, or let me help,
I never saw, never knew, she didn't let me see
The pain, the fear, the heartache inside her, running deep.

Why did you leave me here in this world,
Alone with my pain and my tears?
I sit and I wonder how I can cope,
I miss you more than I can bear.

Was it lack of trust? Lack of love?
Now I'll never know.
Did she love me as much as I loved her?
I can only hope.

It hurts inside, it always will,
I miss her everyday.
Her laugh, her smile, her gentle words
That she always found time to say.

You touched my heart and touched my soul,
I hope that this you know.
I would not be the woman I am
Without the love you showed.

You gave me hope, taught me self-respect,
I'll always hold you near,
A special place I keep for you
In my heart, forever dear.

I love you, my friend, I always will,
I promise I won't forget.
You live in my heart and my memories,
A sun that will never set.

-Naomi-