the moon as a friend

the moon as a friend (poem)

I see the sun rise

I watch it set

It lights up a million skies 

Without ever having to be told to and yet

When I try to shine

The world around me feels so dim

When I'm asked, "are you okay?" I say "I'm fine"

But inside I wonder why it all feels so grim

I guess I'm just more familiar with the moon

We've been in each others company enough

I've noticed moonlight has a way of making things seems strewn

But when the sun comes back out I know in my heart or in my head things will still be rough 

So I keep myself awake when I should be asleep

Maybe in my head, I'm convinced my life will change in the late night haze

But it always ends the same with a gentle weep

And choked airways