Cocooned

I hear your voice break,

But I am of no help to you.

And I sound so helpless,

When I try to get you through.

I curse myself,

And question the bond we share.

How can I be so useless,

When you could do with a little care?

I try and make the tears stop,

I try and make them come to an end,

How can I be so pathetic?

How can I dare to call myself a friend?

Wish I could hold you in my arms,

And hug you tight,

And make you understand,

That you aren’t alone in this fight.

I wish I could lean down,

And whisper in your ear, “It’s okay”,

But alas,

You are distant and far away.

I try my best,

But it’s never enough.

For never has a test,

Been so tough.

Now I fear that a promise I made,

Is broken every time you cry,

And will end up,

As nothing, but a worthless lie.

Yet, I will never quit,

For if you ever feel alone,

A patient ear is only as far,

As the nearest telephone.