I was afraid to be alone,
Because I thought that once I was,
The sadness I had held at bay for so long,
Would bring tears that never end.
![](https://mlxxcvoen4qd.i.optimole.com/w:720/h:480/q:mauto/https://ceredrin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-design-9-4.png)
I was afraid to be alone,
Because I thought that once I was,
The sadness I had held at bay for so long,
Would bring tears that never end.