My Life and Other Sad Things

i was crying

i was crying
at the alter at church
asking why someone
i loved
was hurting me so much
and worrying
worrying

will he be okay?
will he drive under the influence?
asking asking

tears falling down my cheeks
and you
you who i had barely talked to
you who was my brothers bestfriend

you
come
to me

you help me up
look into the tears
in my eyes

and you ask
you ask
do you want a hug?

i'm crying
i look awful
but i nod

yes yes yes

and you comforted me
in your arms
the first of many times