Hearts Shared

I cannot absolve you but I can listen to your sins.

I cannot take the pain away, but I can be your friend.

I cannot make life better, but I can help you smile right now.

I cannot show you the value of your soul.

But I hope someday that you'll learn how.

I'll hold your hand when you get lost.

And hold you close when it gets cold.

I'll wait and let your heart beat time with mine.

When you're scared and don't know where to go.

I'll build a blanket fort too

When the world gets too big.

And stay right beside you.

When you've forgotten why you live.

Share your tears and hold your pain

For what little part I can.

And stand with you out in the rain

Until I finally understand.

Or until you're okay

Whichever first.

My love for you may

One day burst

This little broken heart of mine

That feels quite full when I share with you

And if magic fails I'll give you time

Til we decide what else to do.