Everyday he slowly dies inside
When he smiles it's through his tears
The light no longer shines in his eyes
His soul is empty and broken
Everyday he walks the streets of his hometown
His feet dragging and his eyes oddly blank
He sits with his friends but he doesn't laugh
Or participate in their conversations
Everyday he goes to work
His meetings conducted on autopilot
He never registers what is being said
And his answers come too late
Everyday he spends time with his family
Their energy and enthusiasm an endless irritation
He pulls away from his little brother
Unable to bear the happiness of a life that used to be