Buried Deep

By Bob Courtwright

Buried very deep inside
Beats a heart that has turned cold
Chilled by rivers of the pain
From relationships of old

Camouflaged by jokes and laughter 
The weakness can never show
Emotions are all packed away
So no one would ever know

Once floating on false hopes
Of promises and dreams
Thoughts of being together
Or so it always seems

Spoiling, caring and sharing
Fixing things in need of repair
Seeking only the same in return
But it just wasn’t there

Then reality comes crashing down
With all its thunder and its might
She finds happiness in other ways
And feels her decision is right

It happens again later on
And there evolves a new plan
Just resign to always be by yourself
Just forget that you’re a man

Find solace on the Harley
Enjoy the wind upon your face
Spend those hours in the garage
And use your energy when you race

Let God put you where you’re needed 
When their darkness needs the light
Spend some time helping others
And sleep alone at night

So what does one get you ask
Sharing this kindness for a while
These brief moments spent together
Enjoying only her touch and smile

Asking nothing special in return
Certainly a novelty today
Like standing strong to your word
And meaning what you say

To appear just when needed 
And disappear in the end
Knowing there’s love for another
Means being just a friend

Standing her side to guide her
About decisions she must make
Chasing demons when she’s sleeping
A best friend when she’s awake

In return maybe there is a chance
To awaken feelings long lost 
But treading very cautiously
Knowing it may come at a cost

Hoping only to be remembered
When she thinks about her past
That somewhere deep within her heart
Lives this friendship made to last