Tom Dylan

If I Could I Would

If I could I would

carry the heavy burden for you,

or at least grab the other end

and help you lift it.

I would walk in your place or

sweep the broken glass from the path,

or lend you my shoes,

and help you up when you fall.

I would let you change into

my dry clothes, hand you a towel for your hair,

I’d tell you over and over

that this storm will pass.

I would play relaxing music

while patching up your cuts and bruises,

then show you to my spare room,

for you to get some much needed sleep.

Instead I hand you a cup of tea

and ask how you’re doing.