A Letter To A Friend

I just left your home and I was crying.
In your eyes I could see that you were dying.
That things are not as they should be--
You want to go but you're too scared to leave.

So I am sitting here writing to you--
Hoping I don't tear our friendship in two.
I want to share some words that were told to me.
I hope they help you decide if you want to be free.

         Don't let anyone "steal your crown".
         Don't let them turn your life upside down.
         Don't let them tear apart your self-esteem.
         Don't say you don't understand what I mean.

         Don't let anyone make you do what you don't want to.
         Don't believe that if you do they will love you.
         Don't turn yourself into someone you won't like.
         Don't stay with someone who always wants to fight.

         Don't be afraid to walk away.
         Don't be scared of what people might say.
         Don't you know you have people who love you.
         Don't worry we will all help you through.

         Don't think of what you've said and done.
         Don't stay alone hurt and crying--seek the sun.
         Don't you realize how special you really are.
         Don't hesitate to reach out for a star.

It's so hard to see you in such pain--
In your life it always seems to rain.
Please let us show you the way to the sun--
Help you start having some fun.

So if you ever need a friend I am here.
I hope our friendship these words didn't tear.
I just couldn't stand by and watch you die.
It breaks my heart each time I see you cry.