It Hurts When

It hurts when 
life's a dilemma
'n love's a mirage
It hurts when 
a beautiful painting
turns to a tattered collage

It hurts when 
glancing over your shoulder
you find lonely footsteps
It hurts when 
you look ahead expectantly
'n find no ones footsteps

It hurts when 
you spread your arms
'n they touch no one
It hurts when 
you cry out your heart aloud
'n the sound reaches no one

It hurts when 
realization dawns 
that you've tread the past alone
It hurts when 
towards a lonely tomorrow
you walk alone

It hurts when 
those you loved 
have gone their way
It hurts when 
all they have for you
are hurtful words to say

It hurts when 
you are insecure
unable to love or trust
It hurts when 
a loved one's gifted you 
searing mistrust


It hurts when 
your soul refuses 
to disconnect
It hurts when 
your heart 'n soul
simply can't reconnect


It hurts when 
search for a companion
ends in finding none
It hurts when 
love is all you want
'n holding you is NO ONE...