Holding Your Space

A sadness in you
I’m not meant to touch
tempest of pain
tightly to the chest you clutch

It’s alright my friend
I pass no judgement here
my place is not to mend you
that is for you my dear

Wishing I could calm you
that I might love you well
as I know your truth
and I promised not to tell

Witnessing your tears
wanting to assuage
sensing your discomfort
as they fall upon your page

In your darkness
that place where you rest
I can hold the space
but only as your guest

I will be with you
as long as you allow
you can trust in me
of this I will avow