Handle with Care

Image from Seema Pillay

“There are kinds of pain that you can’t speak out loud.”

  – Jodi Picoult

If I said I am broken, will you handle me with care?

If I said it pains, will you help me bear?

If I said I am wounded, will you ask me where?

If I said I am sad, will you be around to share?

If I said there is a storm, will you help it calm?

If I said it’s cold, will you make me warm?

If I said I needed support, will you be the wall?

If I said I was shaking, will you prevent my fall?

If I said I was scattered, will you pick me up?

If I said I was shattered, will you light me up?

If I said it’s dark, will you be the light?

If I said I am scared, will you hold me tight?

If I said I might lose, will you help me fight?

If I said I am alone, will you be my knight…