Ails

Ails

I just needed one
a witness to my pain
reaching across the void
acknowledging their own
sharing, bearing our souls

was it really just a saying
reaching one, would be worth it
all my misery, anguish, bitterness, pain
helping one up, out of their pit
you are that one reaching out
through the depths of yesteryear

you described so eloquently
my words penetrating your hidden core
inwardly collapsing your defences
which you so carefully developed

mask applied with care and attention
positioned perfectly, revealing no cracks
whilst within, your heart bleeds,
silently
suffering, lonely, alone.

No longer, be afraid.