I will hold your pain

I was there with you as you slept, 
as your breath hastened 
and calmed throughout the night, 
as your eyes opened this morning, 
as the sun rose across the horizon 
in pinks and violets 
kissing the day, 
as you boarded the plane 
and flew East.

I am with you in your sadness. 
I will hold your pain 
in the palms of my hands, 
close your eyes, 
kiss your mouth 
and share in the breath 
that chokes you 
so you can breathe more deeply. 

I will give you 
my voice 
in the dark 
of the night 
because it's softer than the ache in your heart. 

I will keep vigil 
on the shores 
of the sea 
holding sacred presence 
as you cleanse 
and restore
in the deepest of waters. 

And I will wrap you in a blanket of stars until it's time to navigate home.

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