For what felt like eternity, friendship eluded me,
Each day a trial, each wound a reminder.
I felt like an outcast, but in fantasy I found solace,
Where hope flickered like a flame in the dark.

Like the unattractive beast, I longed for acceptance,
Yearning for someone to see beyond the surface.
Like the overlooked frog, I sought a companion,
To break the spell of loneliness that bound me.

Like the girl locked away in solitude
I longed for someone to pull me into the light
And like the girl who’s potential was unseen,
I sought a friend to unveil the beauty within me.

I dreamed of a friend...