HOW AND WHEN By Tom Jensen
Today I lost
my best friend…
So here I am
with just my pen
Alone, here I am
with just these tears
Running down
the side of my face
Wondering how
did I find myself
Here all by myself
in this lonely place?
Wanting, waiting and wishing
for your warm embrace
Seeking to find an escape
from this soulless solace…
I find that I’ve been
Drifting far away
From whom I used to be
Just the other day
I have to pick up the pieces
And carry on again
I have to regain my trust
Have faith in my race again
Yet here I am in isolation
For fear of a broken heart
I have to pick up the pieces
But I know I have yet to start
I can find some
comfort for now
By turning my
hurt into art
And letting you know
that if you feel like me…
We’re are not alone
nor are we apart
I promise you
a better day ahead
Yes, it’s okay to be sad
It’s okay to stay in bed
It’s alright to cry
It’s alright to ask why
It’s alright to sigh
And want to just hide
It’s alright to feel pain
Emotionally broken
and blood-stained
It’s alright to feel doubt
It’s alright to let it out
That’s how and when
We can begin to let love in
For that’s how we become
Stronger and better
Women and men