Silent Support

A word can hurt 

A question can sound so hard

A simple “how are you?” 

And your nerves begin to shake 

I don’t know how I am,

I don’t even know where to begin

I can’t focus on anything,

I don’t even recognize myself

Grief has overwhelmed me 

It’s taken over everything I once was

Yet I’m terrified to be alone

I don’t know how to do this on my own

So please be –

Just be

Even if you are silent,

You are my support