He said,
I no longer have the answers, the explanations, the kind words.
No more do I see myself as the shoulder to cry on, more the helpless bystander.
Words are my friend no more, they no longer help me ease the pain, and they’ve stopped comforting and are now just an added hindrance in my efforts at calming you.
I remember when I could calm your nerves with my voice.
When I could slow the tears with the right words.
Now I’m left with a subtle gesture, I’m no more than a hand to hold.
She said,
While you’re here in my life, I feel better. Just knowing you care helps me through.
No more am I just a girl with a past, but a woman with a future. For I have you.
There are some things in life that just happen, and no answers are needed.
With you I have a greater thing than words or answers I have love.
Though tears do flow and pain some times grows is side with fear,
Just knowing your there helps, for I’m no longer alone and afraid.
You give me strength and hope where there was none.
Some times though, I wish I could know what’s going on in your mind.
I wish what had hurt you, so I could help you through.
There’s things you don’t say but they stand in your way,
I can see it some times in your eyes, the shadow of past pain and hurt.
Like you I know not what words to say to ease your pain of yesterdays,
Though I will try to help and ill always be there to listen when you decide you have things to share.
by Samantha lee-akroyd and Mike neal.
