times spent with you
are times I wish stood still
every second precious
wishing it to was never ending

patterning your spine with my fingertips
delicately because I know you’ve been broken
people have taken all you were willing to give
and offered nothing in return

so all I ask is that you hold me
just the way that you do
until I can return
all of your goodness to you

I will right all of the wrongs of the past
and treasure you like you will be my last
If you need someone to sacrifice oxygen
because you are suffocating
I will hold you
until you catch your breath