I Know Your Pain
by Barbara Philbrook

I know your pain. My heart aches for you,
but offering my love and prayers are all that I can do.

I can not change what is happening in your life.
I can only promise to be here as you face the strife.

I can not make life any easier on you,
but offering my ear to listen is what I promise I will do.

I can not stop the ache felt in your heart,
but I promise to love you as I have from the start.

Some things in life we must go through all alone,
but my love and support are what I want known.

I can not cry your tears that will be shed,
but I can commiserate with you, crying my own instead.

Caring about your needs each and every one,
wanting to do whatever it is that can be done.

Please know I love you and care what you need right now.
Tell me what it is, I will do it some how.

I know your pain, I honestly do
and I will do absolutely anything I can to help you.

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