My Dear Friend... Poem by Christopher Biddle

The rain keeps getting stronger
and the clouds seem to have no end.
the days keep getting longer,
and it seems, i'm left with just a friend.
you're words, do keep me alive.
your strength, it helps me smile.
helps to keep the rain at bay,
at least for a little while.
you convince me of brighter days.
you tell me, wait until after the rain.
you say it'll get better.
that there'll be no pain.
but hope isn't as strong ne more.
and the pain, just seems to grow.
there are no more 'highs' to life.
and all i feel is low.
but i try as hard as possible
to keep my promise made.
to leave the bottle to the side,
and let go of the blade.
you, my friend, have helped me
but my problems are too much.
and even though you try to save me,
it seems, we're both outtla luck.
so thank you for your words,
thanks for being kind.
but you have problems of your own.
i have to learn to deal with mine.