I can’t help you

The words hung thick in the air

As you spoke

Of grief

of loss

Trust was broken

And wounds were not healable

The love of mine were Swords crossed at your heart

Trying to protect you from your demons

But my light could not stand against the darkness

For I have not walked as many miles as you

And the hardships of yours were too great

To have the knowledge and understanding

Just the sympathy and care

To hold you while you cried

For then my heart shattered each time yours cracked