To Her

I wish that I could show you just how beautiful you are.

Show you all the strength emitting from your scars.

I wish that I could tell you about all the things I see

When I bask within your eyes, the depths where others flee.

I wish you could comprehend the genius that is you.

Your clever wit, simple soul and vast depth astound me too.

I wish that you could read everything that’s on my mind.

You’d find yourself exhausted of seeing your name a thousand times.

I wish that you believed that you were worth more than you do.

I guarantee there will never be a more deserving one of you.

I’m waiting for the day where you pick up the phone.

Dial a familiar number and tell me I was right all along.

I wish that I could share all your worries, doubts and grief.

Not that you can’t handle it, you’re stronger than you think.

I can tell that you’re hurting by the things that you say.

You’re exhausted, you’re broken, you’re fading away.

But if I put it in writing the words are no longer mine.

You’ll have them if you ever need a quick line.

So while you’re out there searching this world for reprieve,

Know that I wish you everything, and you’re the world to me.