Lonely Man Syndrome

Mr. Softy ice cream truck plays its music in my mind.
I struggle to write but cannot find
Those words that live deep down inside.
What is it that I want to say?
This music is distracting me.
It hovers over me in a haze,
This mist of annoying heart-wrenching distraction.
What is it that makes me feel this way?
Just go away and let me be.
Normal is what I long to be.

I write and paint for all to see
That overwhelming heart in me.
I cannot keep it trapped inside
I try and try to hold it back
That overwhelming child in me.
Your passion it does burden me
And makes its way into her mind
Overwhelming it must be,
All she wants is just a friend
Just be there, and let it be
Let life unfold, just be her friend
Let time unfold and you will see
Her friendship will mean more to thee.

Forgive me my friend
For the boundaries I’ve crossed
Overwhelming affection is a problem of mine.
I’ve got the lonely man syndrome
That always lets me down.
I get too attached and then there gone.
Be gone you lonely man
Be gone for good.
I will not lose this dear friend of mine.
You are not lonely any longer
Just be her friend, and she’ll be yours.



David Yanez
April 15, 2009



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