For So Long

 

For so long I was sad

My eyes were dull and empty

I cried myself to sleep at night

And the days dragged on and on

Meaningless. Endless.

 

For so long I shut you out

It was the only way for me

To lock myself away

I didn’t want to trouble you with

My problems. My pain.

 

For so long I forgot how to love

And became cold and hard

But just below the fragile surface

Was a well of tears inside

Waiting. Longing to be set free.

 

Then you set them free

You held me while I cried

Listened to my too-heavy secrets

Lifted my burden and made it lighter

Thank you. I love you.