Tears and Pain, Hope and Wishes

The tears do they come, but seldom they flow.

Today they're within, all held in my heart.
They hold the deep pain I see in your face,
The pain in your voice, the pain in your quiet.

I try just to help, be there, encourage.
Whenever my words stray, I heedlessly pierce,
I fear I fail you and push you back down.
What do I do, where do I go?

Do I sustain, do I do harm?
Where should I be, what should I do?
You child of the universe, alone and in pain.
I hope for your peace and healing inside.

I am called to Love all, called from my soul.
Here, you're before me, what can I do?
I reach out to you, hoping to ease.
I wish that I can, I wish that I do.