A Secret so heavy

In the silence between us, a truth weighs so heavy, A secret I carry, my heart's not so steady. Your laughter surrounds me, but shadows creep near, For how do I tell you what fills me with fear? Your love shines so bright, yet darkness has found, A moment of trust turned to chaos unbound. How can I share this without breaking our thread, When your heart is so pure, but my spirit feels dead? I cherish our bond, but this burden is mine, To protect you from hurt while I cross every line. The fear of your anger, the pain of your tears, Leaves me lost in a tempest of unspoken fears. But know that I’m here, though my voice feels so small, This silence is heavy; it’s a weight I can’t stall. I long for the day when I’ll find the right words, To unravel this story and let you see the birds. So until then, dear friend, please hold me close tight, As I navigate shadows and search for the light. For friendship is fragile; it blooms through the strife, And together we’ll heal; we’ll reclaim our life