I feel as though I would follow you, At least until you were better Just until the okayness and normality began to swallow up your pain Until the morning sun didn’t cue your tears and whisky didn’t taste just like survival Until you could look at your reflection and smile, or at least not frown I believe I would walk behind you Until my quiet overtook your noise Until your hands would just stop shaking and your lips could quit their quiver Until your time stopped slowing and you could walk with others once again Until you ceased to beg the earth for its consuming and heavens comfort seemed a bit less inviting I understand that I might replace your sinews Until standing didn’t hurt so much and breathing took far less effort Until the darkness of your room stopped singing such sweet hymns and the blankets of your bed were not your only lovers I resolve that I would stay beside you Until the search for all the pieces lost had halted and the shards were all or mostly accounted for Until hope was not such a sin and desire didn't taste so bitter Until every face with maple eyes didn’t beckon your distain Until greetings and goodbyes were less like journeys deserving rest Until time passed had set your bones and fading remembrance began to soothe your mortal wounds I just dont want you be sad anymore