i don't want to simplify
all the whirl that zings
through your thoughts

it's not my place
to dilute the deep
worries that confine you
or make light out of your darkness

You have such a power of mind

but to watch you in such torment isn't easy

                              *

You would say, 'It's not your shit
don't worry 'bout it'

ok

You try to keep it all in

ok

will i look the other way?

not bloody likely
You said i don't do surrender
                         *
                      And

Your vulnerability is not for manipulation

i will tear away the vultures who stroke their beliefs with your pain;
chiming their well meanings as they scuttle away
                             *
             i trust your strength

  some feelings cannot be exorcised
           Our finger tips still touch

           i remain your flawed rock