Just This Once

I know betrayal left its trace, A fading smile on a tear-stained face. I see the ache behind your eyes, A heart still haunted by goodbyes. But I am here, both kind and true, With open hands, reaching for you. To guard your heart, to stand and stay, And never let you slip away. So trust me now, just this one time, Let hope take root and slowly climb. I’ll stay by you through every trial, To walk beside you every mile. Just let me heal you, And bring your heart back to the light.