I can't save you

[EverythingsEventual]

I grasp your calloused hand between my smooth
Your eyes are bleeding tears that fall fast
I can see that you're hurting but I can't help
You have to do this on your own
Do you realise how much you've thrown at me
And I've just taken it on the chin
Had to grow up cos I'm no longer a child
Even when you hurt me I can't cry anymore
Can't you get it into your head that I can never say no
I can never go home anymore
And will you be able to look her in the eye again
Keep secrets locked up forever within
Because the flame of guilt will take hold
Before you know it your whole life is consumed
You'll see it in everything you see or do or hear
Boy I can't save you anymore
I have to lay down my sword of compassion
Take off my armour of soothing words and arms
You're going to have to fight this battle on your own
But for now I hold your head against my shoulder
Wipe the hot tears from your eyes
Rock you gently in soothing arms
I can't save you anymore boy
I can't save you anymore.

 

[Dekloren]

I liked this alot

And you're cute too!

 

[human paraquat]

wow, very powerful

 

[beanpoophead]

one of the hardest things in life (at least for me) is realizing that you CANNOT save people, that people have to save themselves. people have tried to save me again and again, but in the end only i can really save me.

this is written so beautifully and so powerfully. thank you for sharing it

 

[EverythingsEventual]

Thanks, people

 

[Pomplemous]

Oh dear I nearly came over all unnecessary there - these are exactly the feelins and emotions and almost he conversation I had with my ex when I had to leave him to his h addiction and I had to leave to cure mine.

so sad.

 

[cherub]

Great piece girl, I like your work, especially when it comes so raw from your heart. good stuff