I wish
I wish I could help
I wish I was able to heal your wounds
to kiss them all better
But I don't know how

I wish
I wish I could understand
I wish that somehow I could reach into those deep dark depths you keep so secret
and learn
But I am too ignorant

I wish
I wish I could do something
ANYTHING
To make this less
To lighten your burden

But, dear child
that is simply
a wish.