I wish I could tell you,
explain to you how much I feel,
and I wish it would be enough,
to convince you to lay down for a while.

I wish I could capture your scent,
and take it with me everywhere,
to remind my heart you're there,
even when you don't.

I wish I could tell you,
that everything will be alright,
that you'll never be alone,
and that you've no cause to be afraid.

I wish I could comfort you,
and when I want relax you,
so you'll be content by me,
and that I would be good enough.

I wish I could tell you,
that you'll be safe with me,
that I will be strong for us,
and that the hurting stops now.

I wish I could lie to you,
to tell you to leave me alone,
to tell you I've had enough,
to protect my own heart.

I wish I could tell you a joke,
and see you smile,
see your eyes sparkle with joy,
and feel completeness.

I wish I could be alone right now,
and dry my tears,
stop my hurting and my wanting,
and not miss you so much.

2004, voor N.