I am not strong enough
to hold your broken bones
together; I cannot move with
your heart to make it
beat.
I can only hold you tightly
and whisper soothing
promises into your hair.
I can kiss your cheek
and hold your hand
as you slowly soak into my dress.
I can love you with all I have,
but I cannot love you for you.
My feelings cannot save you
completely.
Hate lives alongside love;
it consumes it.
I can hide you from her
and her cold touch,
but you have to let her go.
Do not let her take
your soul, your kindness,
your smile. You do not
have to fight with
your fists and teeth;
just laugh in her face
and watch as she walks away.
I will be right behind you.
