You appeared sturdy, stable, and  secure,
The day that we shared our first glance.
I knew all along your intentions were pure.
I never questioned, and just took a chance.

And for a long while you comforted me,
And wiped all of my hoarded tears,
But there was something I failed to see,
Your heart was full of grief and  fears.

You kept all your worries hidden inside,
Disguised so that I would not see.
And carried a smile alongside your pride
I didn't know that you needed me.