You stare into space
Your face still beautiful
I follow your gaze
Knowing your thoughts
Are slowly churning
Searching for answers

I am distressed by my inability to help

I know the reason
But there is a distance
And it worries me
You have a way you know
To make me feel it’s me
But that’s my problem

I am distressed by my inability to help

I want to reach inside
Of you with healing hands
And flowing thoughts
I want to make you better
To see that flashing smile
And mischievous eyes

I am distressed by my inability to help
Unsure whether to let
You be or throw my arms
Around you whole
I feel so helpless
So I say silly things
And nonsense questions

I am distressed by my inability to help you
Despair wells up inside and anger too
And I just don’t know what to do
Except to wait and try to show my love for you