I know right now it's very tough
to count every single blessing
that maybe you can't even see
the hands waiting to receive you
as you stand there trying so hard
                                    not to cry
they tell you that it's okay
that you can just let it go
to give your pain to the God above
and let Him control the show
I've heard those selfsame words from them
and I have seen the look within their eyes
I know why you shy away
and I know why you want to cry
they don't face their problems
they can't even fix themselves
they think a book and a couple prayers
can make everything whole again
but we both know that's not the case
they believe the words but not the faith
and it only gets more complex
which is something you don't need
                                      right now
all you need is a listener
not someone giving you a sermon
or some crazy, lofty advice
you need hands and arms to hold you
to drive the demons back to the night
so that you can feel safe again
oh believe me, this I have known!
and I know that half your pain
                                      right now
is that you do not feel safe here
I know how truly you feel alone
which is why I've come to you
I heard you calling through the dark
lay in my arms that will keep you warm
and I'll keep you safe from the night
cry until your heart's content
pour your pain onto the ground
let it drip from your fingertips
even if you don't make a sound
I won't whisper in your ear
I won't tell you what to believe
I won't say that God has a plan for you
I know how empty those things seem
All I want is to give to you
a place of safe and shelter
so that you can get what you need
                                          right now.