Poem for a friend

After last post's lovely poem from John McCrae, here is one of my own hand. It's not exactly recent, but it's one of my own favourites. I wrote it four years ago for a very dear friend of mine. This poem will always be his, but if you have a friend that needs comfort, then feel free to pass it on.

When summer turns suddenly autumn
and the icy winds start to blow
You follow the long lonely road
cause there's no other way to go

All the surroundings have got blurred
and the rain cries along with you
In the distance behind the horizon
the sun is setting out of view

The sea is wild and stormy
there's lightning on the waves
And life as she moves on
leaves behind her too many graves

If I were an angel I'd leave heaven
to guide you on your way
If I were a star I'd give you warmth
to brighten this sorrowful day

If I were a dove I'd fly for you
as a messenger to other spheres
I wish I could make you a reality
with no more pain and tears

But I am just a friend,
and through this poem I try to share
A little of the hurt
And show you that
I care...