We Feel More Than What We Say Out Loud

Empathy

It's hard to empathize with people

Because they turn to you and you know they think,

"How would you know? You aren't me."

Oh darling I know I'm not you

But I feel your pain

I see the shattered thoughts in your eyes

I see the suspicion and the surprise

That someone is listening to you

But I feel your story as you tell it

I feel your tears running down your cheeks

I feel the disappointment

I feel the fear

I feel the anxiety

It's tightening my chest

Until I almost can't breathe

I'm not you

But I've had days where I cry alone in my bed

I've had days where I wonder why I try anything when I know I will fail

I'm afraid of being alone, of my loved ones leaving me

I have felt sudden and unexplainable urges to flee, to get away

You see, it's a blessing and a curse to have a deep imagination

Because I see everything you're saying

I feel everything you're feeling

Until I feel the same that you do

I just want to help you

I know I can't solve your problems

There is only so much you can do to help someone, especially when they won't help themselves

But I'm here to listen

I will always listen

And let you know that you are never alone in your fight

And you have people that love you

And care about you

And you are not worthless

You are not an accident

You are precious and beloved and wonderful

You are here for a reason

And you are going to help so many people

Because you have qualities that make you who you are

And you are going to do so much

If you just trust in yourself

And know that you are a beloved child of God

I'm here to tell you that I am here

I will listen