Faded

trying to reach out to an ex and a friend who is having problems; depression,drinking,etc.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen you smile
A while since laughter has escaped those lips;
Since those eyes sparkled with warmth

All colour has faded and disappeared
Dreams have died and gone out
Stars have faded and gone blind

Now darkness clothes your heart
Baleful voices tell you to let go
But the whispers are crass and far beyond

You’re flushed like the booze you hammer down
Feeling like trash being kicked around
You’re falling behind; you’ve lost your way

But when you feel like you’re all alone,
Like all love has melted away,
Remember that I will be there to hold your head up

And carry you...