what if

sometimes i wish i couldn't so easily see

the pain you carry

as this thing that haunts your body

takes up space you never told it to take

i long to put up a blockade and

keep it from hurting you

i'd build up protection around your heart

to keep it soft and hopeful

i'd wield my wand

let it brush your skin

i'd make you well again

i see all the things you attempt to hide

because i hide them too

i hide my fear

i hide my thoughts

of what if

one day

i lose you