dear friend

 Dear Friend,
I heard your story today and I cried.

When did we become so far apart?
I can blame our lives I can even blame you 

But I didn't keep you close to heart.
I didn't notice the little things
The missing pieces from day to day
I didn't hear the sadness in the songs you sing
Or even remember you when I knelt to pray
I should have been there, somehow
hiding behind the curtain after you took your bow
and while I know I am probably not to blame
It's too late to help you now.