for walter who is down

this poem i created is dedicated to walter who seems to have caught the bad bug. it's not much but the thoughts just came.

It’s hard to let go,
But it’s time you learn,
Things may be grey,
But don’t go astray.

With my little hands,
I try to keep what’s left,
To keep you from slipping deeper,
Into the black abyss.

The darkness beckons you,
I try not to let you go,
I do not want to lose you to the darkness,
Yet what else can I do?

I am helpless,
But I want to help,
How can I achieve that,
When you won’t let me?

Things are hard to cope,
This I do not deny,
But it is all in the mind,
It would be better if you try.

You might be lonely,
But so am I,
Together we can get through this,
And fight the darkness away.

One day I will leave you,
This is what you said,
For the mean time,
I am with you.

We will get through this,
I can’t promise you that,
But at least know you will not be alone,
When everything comes crashing down.

written by Caryn ©