When I'm Down And Troubled

don’t try to
save me
 
don’t try to
change anything
 
(about what’s
going on in my head)
 
just listen
 
don’t try to
solve me
 
don’t try to
change me
 
don’t try to
fix me
 
just listen
 
don’t try to
calm me
 
don’t try  to
dry my tears
 
if you must
speak
 
speak words that
filter past the pain
 
“i’m here”
 
words that
cut through the fog
 
“i hear you”
 
speak words
that show you care
 
“i love you”
 
most importantly
if you must
 
speak words
that show you are there
 
“i’m listening”
 
then
just listen
 
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