the bitter-sweet taste
of his salty cheek...
tears running down,
he fears he looks weak.
if he only knew
the strength i see...
when he smiles,
and when he holds me.
the chills i get
when i look in his eyes...
because i feel so safe,
and he doesn't even realize.
if he could only feel
how much i care...
when he hugs me tight,
and we just stand there.
the sadness that comes
and never goes away...
from knowing i'm not enough,
lingers with me day by day.
