Your eyes are red and full of emotion.
My hand finds your knee and lightly brushes the material.
You look away, trying to stop the tears.
My mouth opens, nothing falls out before I close it again.
You held yourself tall, even though the tears fell.
She fell so hard.
I have never seen you like this.
You look me in the eyes and tell me you are alright.
But the tears betray you.
You are scaring me.
With your brave face paired with shaky hands.
You say you are not hungry.
I will never criticize you for it though.
But please eat.
I know this is not for attention.
You are so broken, but I will pick up the pieces of your heart that he left scattered.
It will never be too much trouble, it is a treasure hunt with your happiness waiting.
You are so lost, I know he took some of the pieces with him.
But you are strong, you carried yourself even if you have no motivation.
You held back the tears that you could.
You are bold, you never want anyone to see you cry.
But the beauty that you hold within that heart will be restored.
I will do my best for you, though I know you are looking for a different kind of care.
He will find you.
But for now, you have my shoulder to cry on.
You will get through this.
Just keep shedding those brave tears.
