I'm Here

Texting me at 10 PM asking “can you talk” I’m already calling, I could tell something was off You apologized for being a burden I hate that anybody made you think you’re that type of person Now you’re playing that game you play to distract your heart, to distract your brain But the body keep score, and the highest is yours So of course you’re not calling too late You say “hi” Can tell your voice is breaking You say you’re fine But I know it’s deceiving You stay quiet But whose peace are your keeping? Want you to know I’m here Don’t do it all alone now that I’m here I’ll say it every time you need to hear “I’m here” I’m here. You don’t need to be strong Not while I’m here I promise I will always be right here Right here It’s replaying in your mind Don’t know how to make it stop Oh what a world it would be if we could escape our thoughts Now you sound more like yourself Did we work out what you needed? Told you call if you feel off again. I’m glad you didn’t need it. You know you carry too much on your shoulders Put it down, I’ll hold it. Hand it over Did nothing wrong You deserve the closure Want you to know I’m here Don’t do it all alone now that I’m here I’ll say it every time you need to hear “I’m here” I’m here. You don’t need to be strong Not while I’m here I promise I will always be right here Right here Right here Right here Right here Right here Right here Don’t worry, I know that you’ll also be right here.