he whispered to my ears “I’m done”
“I’m not sure I can be the man I use to”
he laughed out loud then observed a brief silence
as tears streamed down his face

I became heart broken by this teary silence
this wasn’t the man, a friend I use to know
a soft spoken, tough and loving friend
has suddenly become a vegetable to leeches

his countenances screams “help me, pls help”
his lips already trembling in discontent
fingers twitching, feels in shock
goosebumps already surging over

he simply let the tears stream without obstructions
a gesture done but beings who had given up
as I sit quietly beside him without uttering a word
I was immobile, transfixed, lost of words

he sniffles as he let out an heartbreaking laugh
I stretched my dry palm and pat him at his back
he looked at me and gave a deteriorating smile
I instantly saw the mental battles he was having

he doesn’t deserve this state of mind
a peaceful loving crony I cherish to the bone
has been battered and his heart lacerated
heartbreaks… maims the light in us

@talk2leigh
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8:14am
31 Aug 2024
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