When I Look In The Mirror.

I know what she's hiding
Underneath that wide smile
She is not telling me
Something

Today I cried
She never smiled once
She just sat there and wallowed
In Silence

Her head lay on my shoulder
Yet I did not know how to comfort her
I gave her a quick pat
But I know that is not nearly enough

Oh, what should I do?
I feel helpless around her
I do not know how to comfort her
Pain

I can sympathize
But how to react?
I don't know what to say
Or to do

I hate sitting here
Feeling so helpless
While I watch her drown in
Her thoughts

I told myself to be strong
I would not let her see my own pain
I had to rush out of there
Quick as I could

My heart tears up inside
But what of my best friend?
I can only guess what she's
Feeling

I am no help at all
So helpless
My mind cannot wander from
Her

Her dead, blank eyes
Stare into mine
Her mouth is unsmiling and
Sad

I can't help but cry
I need to help her
But I do not know
How

I convince myself
It is not my fault
But how in the world
Should I know?

It is fear
But is not fear
It is a pain
But is not pain

I do not know what to do
I cannot do anything
I just want to run
But I cannot

All I do
Is sit here
I cry
So hard

Why must I feel so helpless?