All she wanted was to be loved
To feel the warmth of strong arms engulf her
To hear the whispered shushings
Shhhh... It's going to be okay
You are beautiful
You are enough
You carry the whole world on your shoulders
With a silent grace
A genuine smile dancing on your lips
To reassure those around you
I understand
I appreciate it
How you feel it's always your burden
To fix the broken
And heal the unhealable
That travel in your midst
But for tonight
It's okay
You can rest your weary head
While I stroke your graying hair
With every touch
The weight lightens
Shhhh.
Catch your breath
Tonight, it's my turn
To hold the burdened woman
As her tears flow uninterrupted
With every drop
The load becomes
Just a little bit
Lighter.
