I am here

I am here

while you are there

and there are times when i long 

for someone to share

the burdens

the tears

the surging doubts

because loneliness follows me

through the crowd.

I am here 

wishing i was there

wishing fate was kinder

with a penny to spare.
The nights are long

and the dreams seem real

but when i awaken

I am here still.

I am here

while you are there

and i'd rather be with you

than anywhere.

-E.Y.