Afraid I'll be the one to take the fall.
I need you to be strong,
Stand by my side the whole while long.
Will you hold my hand while I'm afraid?
Make my courage strong and not fade?
Will you pull me close and keep me warm
When the winds change and come the storm?
Reassure me when my worries begin to overcome
Make me feel as though I'm smart, not dumb
Wipe my tears when they spill from my eyes
Hug me tightly and try to soften my cries.
Handle me with such gentle care
Promise me you'll always be there.
I am one package deal.
Don't try to change the way I feel.
This poem was written on November 11th, 1999
