Friendship

I hear her crying
once again;
yet what could I do
to ease her pain?

There was nothing, nothing
I could hope to do;
I know nothing, nothing
To say to you.

The Others hear,
and gather round.
Together they hug
without a sound;

To be there, be there
like rocks in the sea;
a silent supporter,
like the roots of a tree.

I have no words
I can hope to speak.
My mouth is dry,
My throat is weak;

I know no hugs,
I know no lies,
I know nothing, except
the sound of her cries;

Just there, just there
strong and true;
Just there, just there
Always for you.