Beneath the surface

Sometimes I worry, though I know you're tight-lipped and strong
Secrets kept, thoughts that you don't share, where do they belong?
I try to read your mind, but it's a mystery to me
Leaving me to wonder, what's hidden beneath your energy?

What pressures do you face, beneath that steadfast guise?
What weight do you carry, behind those resolute eyes?
I yearn to lift the burden, to take your stress away
To give you peace and solace, come what may

But I also see the strength that's forged in every test
The power that you've gained, from facing every challenge best
It's a paradox, a balance of vulnerability and might
A resilience that's born, from walking through the dark of night

In this quiet moment, I hope you know I'm here
To listen, to support, and to calm your every fear
And though I may not fully understand what you're going through
I'm here to stand beside you, as you see this journey through.