Hidden Behind a million shadows

I held your hand when we met each other the first day;
Friends, we vowed, forever to the end.
 So close we stood, such passion in things we enjoyed;
  Each moment starting a new.

But little did I know of the people around you,
 Mistaking you for what seemed like a fool;
  A blurred image of a friend faded off into the distance;
   Your tears hidden behind a million shadows.

Your smiles were just lies;
 Beneath it all you were crying,
  Tears breaking ripples because you were different.
   I never noticed how you wanted to be loved.

But even through my ignorance;
Through my eyes for I was so naive,
 I gave you so much love, so much to hold;
  Because you were the only person who was ever there for me.

And in your darkest hour,
 When all hope seems to be lost,
  I saw at the end the blurred image of my friend
   And his tears hidden behind a million shadows.

I extended my arms out
 And screamed hard his name.
  But I take it he didn't hear me,
   Because the darkness just consumed him.

My arms grew weary
 My eyes went bleak
   And I cried myself a million tears,
    Understanding how you're happiness was hidden behind                a                 million                  shadows.