Black Shroud

I watch you sleeping, shrouded by shadows and I just want to curl up beside you, hold you forever... If only I could, I would take away all of your pain, everything that has been causing it and absorb it How I wish it were that easy I am not even that strong but I still want to do that, if I could... Role reversal-- I suck at it. You've protected me for so long, guided me, taught me and now, when it seems that it should be my turn to do that for you, I fail miserably. I seem so powerless to what we are against Is it because I am not yet strong enough... or because you are so strong? God knows how life has dealt you with heavy, heavy blows and yet you still stand. Sometimes a bit frail, yet your inner strength always carries you through How I wish I can be like you. That black veil is still there as I watch you sleep When will it be lifted? I do not know. I'm here, though always will be 071320111144p1158