Emptiness

Emptiness, so unreal it’s hard to believe it exists.
But the numb, angry feeling, knowing this is it.
Wanting to help, but not knowing what to do.
A deep desire, praying it’s not true.
I’m scared, more scared than I’ve ever been before
The grief of not knowing, causing a need to know more.
My soul is empty, there’s nothing there to fight
Having to believe, what they say is right.
How can I think the worst yet hope for the best?
When the best I know is a hopeless quest.
How can I sleep, when my dreams keep me awake?
How can I pretend happiness, when I know it’s all fake?
What can I do, to make you pull through?
What will it take to get through to you?
If you can’t hear me, how can I make you understand?
To show you the hourglass needs filling with new sand?
I love you and need you; I’m not ready to let you go
But what’s it matter what I want; no one wants to know.
I’m begging you not to go, I’m down on my knees
Fight this one and win, I’m asking you please.
You’re the strongest person this world has ever seen
That’s why you must stay here, you don’t know what it’ll mean.
After all the time’s you’ve been there for me, encouraging and strong
Don’t walk the route they predicted; show them they’re wrong.