If only the world knew
how much it costs you to trust,
how much it takes to let someone close,
to let your guard fall,
to let yourself believe
that you are safe,
that you are worthy of care.
I would hold that trust as sacred,
with every part of me,
and I would protect you fiercelyâ
from the things that threaten your peace,
from the people who don't see
how much you give
just to walk through the day.
I want to be the one who shields you,
who offers a safe place
where you don't have to be afraid
to simply exist.
I may not know your pain,
but I feel the weight of it,
and all I want is to carry it for you
when you can't bear it alone.
I would guard your heart
with everything I have,
and make sure that you know
you are not just loved,
but protected.