i support you

1.

my heart aches for you.

it completely shatters in empathy.

as they converse about your flaws,

your face falls. you turn the other way.

how i  wish i could bring myself

to turning you to me

and making sure it is known to you that someone appreciates you.

someone knows you're trying your best.

someone thinks you're lovely.

someone cares about you,

and definitely can't help but love you.

i do. i promise.

if anxiety didn't have

my tongue in knots, i'd tell you without hesitation.

hell, i would yell it at you.

you deserve to know

how special you are,

and i'm so willing to help -

but the sound is trapped in my throat,

cowering away and not allowing me

to

just say it.

i hope you keep it in you to carry on

persevering, trying

and being the sweet person you are.

because, silently,

i'm cheering you on. all the way.

even if i have to stand and sing

in the pouring rain, i will.

you are so worth it.

and so is any risk

if it means making you happy.

✨