A promise made today

Today I promised myself that I
Would wake and not cry
I would embrace the day
And all its offerings
Just for today
I will try to smile
And find that joy again
Find that long lost friend
The one who sits deep inside me
The one who sleeps
My old friend, I know you well
Where have you been...where do you dwell?
Just for today, visit me again
Bring back my smile and joy in life

Today I promised myself that I
Would wake and not cry
My old friend, deep inside
Help me now to abide
That joy, that sparkle I remember well
Just for today, visit me twice
So that I may humbly sit and smile
Feel content - if only for a while
To lift my burden, high in the sky
As high as a fish eagle would fly

Today I promised myself that I
Would wake and not cry
My dear friend deep inside
Are you there? Help me now...