Gone too soon

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He was always shining so bright,
Hid his heartaches just out of sight,
With every joke, he'd wear a mask,
Never thought to question, never dared to ask.
We'd sit and laugh throughout the days,
no one saw the shadows pulling him away,
A silent battle fought deep within,
How could I've known the darkness would win?
Gone too soon, leaving me here
Broken hearts and unanswered prayers,
His laughter echoes, now a haunting song,
In the wake of pain, where did I go wrong?
He'd lift My spirits on the darkest day,
Now I'm left with words I didn't say,
No note to tell me why he had to leave,
Just a silent sorrow, just the tears I grieve.
I'm searching faces for the hidden fears,
Wishing I had looked beyond the cheers,
If only I had seen the signs he tried to hide,
Maybe then he'd still be here by my side.
Gone too soon, leaving empty chairs,
Broken hearts and unanswered prayers,
His laughter echoes, now a haunting song,
In the wake of pain, where did I go wrong?
A silent battle fought deep within,
How could I've known the darkness would win?
How could I've known the darkness would win?