Ashing on the pain, wonder if I lost my way?
Check in with me when you can sweetheart
You’re beautiful and people love you
Try not to see things in terms of pain
You think you've caused others – your family, you said
That’s not why we are here
People are in our lives because we care about them
It’s about helping each other to be who we want to be, as best we can

People aren't meant to be weighed and measured
Which sometimes doesn't mean much, I know
But what scares me most about giving up is then
I won’t know what happens tomorrow
I think “what if?”
And luckily often I start to imagine things that I could miss
Things I want, things I deserve

Weird that only in desperation does that become salient enough to register
Whether we believe it or not, usually we all have those little dreams
Bits of hope buried deep down
That if uncovered can keep us afloat just a little longer

Ever if things are truly black
I just hope you’re okay
And I really want you to stay
Even if it is just a little longer
Let me know you’re there, safe