I Am Right Here

Dear Me,

I understand what you are going through.

I saw it happen, all of it.

I was right there, all through it.

So dear one, you don’t have to tell me

All that you have to try and explain

To anyone who would care to listen.

I was born the day you were born

Yes, we both don’t remember that day

But I remember the past, as far as you do.

I would smile, beam with joy

When you were praised, applauded

I beamed at the world, when it recognised you.

I tried to tell you how proud I was

When you had worked so hard, done so well

When nobody else realised, nobody else cared.

I understand why that exam didn’t go well

I know those words that had stayed in your head

I understand why you lost your temper when you did.

I was there those nights when you were lying awake

You curled up in bed and I hugged you tight

Each time, I began- “It will be alright.”

I understood your tears, I wiped them for you

I let some roll down into the pillow too

As I listened to you and we sought out reason.

But my dear one, we are in this together

Unlike those you thought would stay forever

I know exactly what happened, what hurt.

I am here for you, have always been

So don’t you worry child, you aren’t alone

I don’t know how it will end this time

But I am right here, till the end of our time.

Forever. Always.

Utopia