Friend

'I walk along the beach
each night,
gazing above me, the stars
shine bright

I ask aloud, why me alone,
what cruel joke on the part
of fate
keeps us two oh so far apart?

We know each other so very
well,
and yet this secret from
you I keep

How can I tell you, you
my friend
that since of late my
constant thoughts
have revolved around
the woman in you

I fear to show my
feelings deep
holding me back is our
friendship
and yet, my heart
still leaps
each time you turn to
speak

I think it best to leave
this place
begone from this heartache
lose my soul far away
alone again, but you
still my friend'

Musings - 1989