Friend

When the world
has turned its back
and all seems lost,
your life losing meaning
the luster fading
and darkness enveloping,
you fall to your knees
foolish pride the cause,
your tears enough
to fill a canyon
your cries heard legions away,
a light appears
from across a bridge
long burned down,
strong arms surround
helping you to your feet
a gentle voice
not heard in years
whispers softly
"Always here for you",
your eyes open slowly
gazing upon the face
of a long lost friend.