Texting me at 10 PM asking “can you talk”
I’m already calling, I could tell something was off
You apologized for being a burden
I hate that anybody made you think you’re that type of person
Now you’re playing that game you play to distract your heart, to distract your brain
But the body keep score, and the highest is yours
So of course you’re not calling too late

You say “hi”
Can tell your voice is breaking
You say you’re fine
But I know it’s deceiving
You stay quiet
But whose peace are your keeping?
Want you to know

I’m here
Don’t do it all alone now that I’m here
I’ll say it every time you need to hear “I’m here”
I’m here.
You don’t need to be strong
Not while I’m here
I promise I will always be right here
Right here

It’s replaying in your mind
Don’t know how to make it stop
Oh what a world it would be if we could escape our thoughts
Now you sound more like yourself
Did we work out what you needed?
Told you call if you feel off again.
I’m glad you didn’t need it.

You know you carry too much on your shoulders
Put it down, I’ll hold it. Hand it over
Did nothing wrong
You deserve the closure
Want you to know

I’m here
Don’t do it all alone now that I’m here
I’ll say it every time you need to hear “I’m here”
I’m here.
You don’t need to be strong
Not while I’m here
I promise I will always be right here
Right here
Right here
Right here
Right here
Right here
Right here
Don’t worry, I know that you’ll also be right here.