A solitary life leads to it

And some are happy with a bit

But others are driven into this

When another goes away & is missed



When it happens, you need strength

Which is by way of support at length

Where does one find this completion?

Is it there hiding under other meetings?



Or will it never come to be when you seek

For others will see this, and be bleak

If this be so, then you need to speak

To one you know who cares, and is meek



And will not batter you with affronts

Who senses fragility and thus doesn't

Accuse and send you backwards reeling

So far, you'd have to be scraped off

                          the ceiling



One who accepts, and butters your pride

Knowing well you really hurt deeply inside

And thus will stand by you no matter what

For they care and so will not let you rot.



- Tristram