I cry all night but no one hears
This is my empty place
And when it's light I'll try to hide
The sadness on my face

I will try hard not to fake it
That is really my intent
But when they ask me how I am
It is so hard to pretend

The loneliness consumes me
I don't know what to do
Ten years ago I didn't know
If only I had knew

This empty nest is real
It's killing me inside
The boys that I once lived for
Have all taken separate rides

Their voices are just echoes
It's quiet as a mouse
Now I hear the clock tick
In the silence of this house

The days I thought would never end
As I refereed a fight
Are now the days I long for
In the darkness of the night

My baby boys are men now
I couldn't be more proud
I only wish this silence
Didn't scream out so loud

Life is passing quickly
There are many things I miss
You never value till it's gone
That daily hug and kiss

by Fran H.