Once upon a midnight dreary
I lay awake all sad and teary.
While I wept the stars to see
how I wish it couldn't be.
Taken to heart, some words were said,
not about me but a friend instead.
It hurt me for I felt her pain,
as if it were me an emotional drain.
I listened to her story as if to see
just how it could relate to me.
Not even knowing what to say
I prayed for her to have a better day.