I watch you as you speak
Each word that you say
Every hidden meaning
That there might be
Always on my guard
Wondering why, when and how
I'll never understand
I listen more intently
Leaning in a little closer
Just to feel your breath as you speak
Knowing as long as you're talking, things can't be all that desolate
Its when you stop
I start to panic
I want to hold you in my arms, cradle you, rock you and comfort you as I did when you were an infant
I want to make it all go away
I don't understand why I can't chase your demons away
I don't know where they came from or why you allow them to stay
Just keep talking to me
I'll always listen
I'll never judge
I'll be here for as long as I'm able
I'll chase them away
Never stop talking
I'm never more than a breath away
