Waves 9/11/19
Posted: 9/14/19

Tumultuous waves of sympathy
cascade around me now
I need not the attention, nor their tears
yet they think I do somehow

their pity they toss at me
but I try to keep it at bay
I need not their words of hope
or convoluted sympathy

I need the words, "I understand"
and a look that says I care
I need a hand to steady me
and the feelings someone there

A/N: collaboration with BillTemple1957

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