Empty Set
To try and express what I feel inside
Wanting to reveal but needing to hide
Longing so much and knowing so little
The passion so strong but the heart so brittle
All the times I smiled to see
Someone cared enough to reach out to me
I tried to let them know just how much I cared
Only to find they were no longer there
So many efforts I made in the hope
Awaiting the day when I could no longer cope
Cursed with talents and so much potential
Searching for someone or something instrumnetal
The pain kept hidden in a mask of laughter
Never quite sure of what I was after
So much love and yet it could not heal
Confused frustration was all I could feel
Tired of losing and making mistakes
Weakened from battles and endless heartbreaks
I thought of ending what I could not repair
Because it hurt too much to really care
What more can be said without invitation
When it seems nothing can change the situation
When intentions are good but the end results bad
When there isn't a thing left to be had
So whatever becomes of me as time goes by
If you seek to understand but don't know why
My sincere appreciation to those who lent a hand
Who stopped to comfort when things didn't go as planned
My humblest apologies to those I offended
To be a good friend is all I ever intended
My best wishes to those who seek their dreams
Never ever let go of your self-esteem
My thoughts and prayers to those who must endure
The suffering inflicted on hearts that are pure
My love to those who were always there
Who constantly supported me when life wasn't fair
My spirit to those who yearn to be free
To those whose actions inspired me
My soul to those who feel as I do
When you get your chance, I'll be there with you
--T. DeMatio (1994)