as my brain fogs up
and my breath struggles
throat closes
my hands clench air
as my muscles shake
and a shudder rips through me
i need you
just to hold me
rub my back,
and hold my
clenched hands,
lay me down
and hold me.
kiss my cheeks
nose, lips, eyelids
and hold me.
nothing needs to
be said,
just hold me until
everything's okay
until the pain leaves
until i can think again
until i notice you
holding me
i'll return
all the kisses
hugs, hand holding
i'll return every minute
of you holding me
with me holding you
every time you need
to be held
i'll hold you
until you sleep
if you hold me
to sleep tonight