Please don’t cry,
I’m not going to tell.
I’m sorry I can’t help.
Is that wrong?
I try.
I’ll hold you no matter how many hours pass by.
Problems?
I’m here.
To the reach of the human hand.
I’m not busy;
Not for you.
I understand I’ll become a burden—
With countless questions I can’t help but ask.
You answer,
Polite every time.
If I lose you I lose myself.

Please don’t cry.
They won’t have to discover.
Nothing that’s hidden will ever be revealed.
Please don’t worry.
I promised I’d stay;
My word true,
Absolute.
You need a break?
Of course it’s alright.
Even distance and silence provides comfort in the very worst moments.

Though I can’t help but spiral once again.
Are you leaving?
Did I care too much?
I do hope I wasn’t overbearing.

With deepest regrets and care still unknown,
I.