My chest caves in,
My muscles go weak,
My headache lessens,
For the moment at least.
You’re not here next to me,
But still I feel your presence.
Knowing you’re with me,
Knowing you will not leave nor betray,
Knowing you’re still here.
Seeing your expressions,
Hearing you in the other room,
Smelling your sweet scent,
Feeling you breathe.
You keep me going,
Keep me strong,
You keep me thinking,
Help me along.
My struggles shrink
In light of your love,
And I sigh my problems
To the Lord above.
Age 17