When you have trouble
with emotions
running round in
your head
and the only
thought
you capture
is
you're better off
dead
my friend
know that's just
not true
life's a
journey
you don't have to
travel all
alone
Im here
I'll walk it
with you
for the friendship
you've shown
my friend
you've got to know
it's not your time
to go
(chorus)
You can't leave
behind
everyone
for wrongs
only one or a few
may have done
for those of us
you leave
behind
are
Lost in the Dark
and unable to
find
our way
through
we are
missing you
when you are
looking at
the people
in your life
who don't care
take a closer
look around
there's always
somebody there
to help guide
you through
my friend
I am here
for you
as my mind
now reflects
on the years
gone by
memories
force teardrops
to fall from
my eyes
how lonely
my life
would be
without your
friendship
to comfort me
(bridge)
I know what
it's like
to crave
this world's
release
extinguish
the breath
and the body
will cease
but there is
NO
coming back
to console
those you
love
you can hope to
watch over
from somewhere
above
that's why...
you cannot
leave us behind
Please dont leave
behind
everyone
for wrongs
only one or a few
may have done
for those of us
you leave behind
are
Lost in the Dark
and unable to
find
our way
through
We still
need and love
You!

by lingau
copyright 2004

I wrote this song when my good friend of 27 years laid in a coma on life support for 17 days in the ICU after attempting suicide. During his journey back to health, he told me wasn't aware he had anyone in his life who truly cared...

Personal

It takes but one person, to say you do indeed matter to me. To bring a person out of depression.

You are so very correct. If nothing else, I hope this piece inspires people to let their loved ones know they are loved!
thanks for reading...