A Vow of a Friend

I told you I'll be your friend
And I'll never break my vow
It's going to cause a lot of sorrow
But it's better than living a lie...

I would have to get used to it somehow
Hear you talk about the love you feel
While I sulk in the depths of my silence
Finding comfort in my cogent dreams...

I would tell myself I can make it
I can finish life's long race
I'll convince myself I am happy
With the thought that you're okay...

Your pain will be my pain
I would give without expecting
I'll be selfless, I'll be strong
I'll build bridges, be forgiving...

I would exalt the world's beauty
I'll drown myself in its wonder
I would look beyond my horizon
Find peace till the hurting's over...

But I guess, right now, what's important
Is that I'll keep my promise
I'll swear to God, I'll be here
When you call and when I'm needed...

I shall wish you all the best
Our borrowed life has to offer
I'll pray to God to keep you safe
And keep you warm in His shelter...

I shall let go of the pain and fear
And though not easy, I'll find life's meaning
My existence won't be spent on a love that's lost
It'll be spent on meaningful living...(by Zai)