I'm a friend to "Everyone", a "Friend" to none.
Offering my shoulder where tears spun.
I share my smile and laughter,
Wept in the dark, prayed for them later.

I gave my empty pages to write their tale,
Now there is no room for me to prevail.
I gave them hours, though seconds I had.
Helped them swim to shore while my own strength was about to fade.

I built them a throne, though I'm crawling by myself.
I...