You can trust me because I will never let you down.

I know things hurt you and weigh down on your soul.

And people have left you and just let you fall.

I know I've been one of them a time or two.

But I swear on my life, I'll be better for you.

I would give you my own heart,

though it may be more torn.

I would find you a rose to hold

without any thorns.

I would read up on jokes and things to make you smile.

And lay on the couch and just listen for awhile.

I would listen to your problems, your dreams, your hopes.

I would listen to your secrets and not let anybody know.

I would give you my whole self,

with both of my hands.

And follow in your footsteps wherever you ran.

We would go on adventures to just forget the world.

Play in the grass, watch the clouds swirl and swirl.

And when the sun finally set,

like the fire in your eyes;

I would be there for you to just let you cry.

Cry about whatever;

but I would hold your hand close.

And tell you I love you and never let you go.

I would lie down beside you whenever you fell;

fight off the demons of your personal hell.

And in the morning I'd hug you as soon as you wake;

and whisper, "Keep smiling. Today's a new day."

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