I Am Here

I see you struggling
I feel your pain
I see your tears
Falling faster each day.

I truly wish to take it off you
Even if it's just for a day
To have you breathe freely
To lighten your heavy heart.

Oh, that it were possible
I would take it all from you.
I would wear your sackcloth
I would sit in your ashes.

But for some reason, I cannot
So, I will just sit here beside you
I will hold your hand
I will put my arms around you.

I will listen to you
I will cry with you
Here, my shoulder's broad enough
Come rest your tired head on it.

I am here, quiet and undemanding
Void of derision and judgement.
I am here for you, open and steady
Take all you want, dear friend.

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