connie

As I hold your hand in mine

Watching sleep slowly overtake you

I know deep inside that you’ll be just fine

But I wish there was something I could do

I hate to see you in such pain

Telling me, that you can do it

Tears streaming down your face like rain

And the hurt that fills your eyes

You try to hide the anguish

Somewhere inside of your broken body

Not telling me how much you ache

Trying to bear it on your own

I’m afraid to see you like this

And I would do anything

If I could just take your place

You are strong enough to do this

And later we’ll think back and laugh

But right now I want to cry

Tenderly squeezing your hand

And brush the hair off your delicate face

Staring into your features as you sleep

Desperately attempting to protect you

With no way for me to do so

I sit by your side, helpless

Watching as you drift off into dreams