This Too Shall Pass

Hello, my friend. Its good to see you. Something has changed, however, something is different. You look the same, but I hardly recognize you. Theres a darkness behind your smilean emptiness behind your eyes. Who took that from youwhat has happened? It really hasnt been that long since I last saw you, has it?
I used to watch you. I used to admire your joy. It was obvious that you had something inside of you that transcended all understanding. Look at you now why the chip on your shoulder? Who did this to youwhat has happened?
Youre doing pretty well I hear, by some mens standards anyway. I hear shes gone, thoughits probably for the bestbut you know shell be back.I always knew this would happen. I should have told youshould have warned you.
I remember when you walked with your head held high. You were proud of yourself, and rightly so. You had a smile that was contagious. Im sorry, my friend, but its gone. I see you. I see whats happening.
Ill let you have your solitudeIll leave you alone. Perhaps youre not ready for my intrusion. Do you have anyone to talk to? What do you have to say for yourself? You must know that your independence and hiding will only resurrect the pain. Will you continue to numb yourself to reality by this behavior of avoidance?
Its hard to see you this way. I feel like I should cover my eyes. No, I feel like I should turn my head. No, I feel like I should leave. Its doubtful I will sleep tonight, knowing what I know now. I want to help you, but youve got to let me in. Stop feeling sorry for yourselfno one else does.
Im afraid Im not much help to you. Im going to leave nowbut you know where to find me. Know that I would love to see you there.Know, my friend, that you will be okay, and know that these things too shall pass.