Poem - i know you

[the_downtrodden]

i know you've felt
that empty ache, deep inside
where your heart should be
threatening to consume you

i know you've lain awake
in the night's darkest hours
clutching a pillow
and sharing your sorrow

i know you've heard the footsteps
and watched long after
with longing eyes
through the coming tears

i know you've told the lies
and whispered the truths
so you wouldn't have to face
the looming inquisition

i know you've written your words
in the journal you hold so dear
and wishing it were found
you conceal it where it won't

i know you'd give anything
for the love of a true touch
but you don't know the hows
of the terrible reaching out

i know in the sacred night
you wish upon your lonely star
wishing, longing that what you would
weren't what you couldn't

i know you're out there
dreaming the same dreams
and wishing the same wishes
as i do

if only you knew
all the things i don't
maybe we wouldn't be so lonely
you and i

-K'Har-El