I have a friend who has had some problems in his life. He inspired several poems I will put them together here and see what happens. I hope he never recognises himself in these.

Ycyl - 99/02/16

Yesterday you knew it all
You said there's nothing new
Today you say you're stupid
There's nothing you can do.

Am I supposed to understand this?
Are you confused like me?
Do you really comprehend this?
Is there something I should see?

Ycyl - 99/06/24

I watch as he sits
Silently
Sorting through papers
The garbage and spare change
That is his life.

Someone once told me
"Never be alone
Together
In the dark"
I notice that it's dark
But this isn't like that
Becuase he's sorting papers

His hair is too long
It falls in his face
He doesn't push it back
It's dark
And he's sorting papers

I see his parents
In the next room
They have to light on
And the TV
They don't see him
Don't care.

Does anyone care
That he's sorting papers
Alone, in the dark?

I remember
Someone telling another
"We just hang around
To make him feel good
He's not a friend"

And so he sits
Sorting papers
Alone
In the dark
What can I do but pray?

Ycyl - 00/02/01

I hear bad news
I hope it's not him
I hear his name
I pray that I'm wrong

But I know its him
My hope is in vain
I know its true
And my prayers go on.

And I dispair
For there's nothing
I can do
But pray.