the lily of the valley

Brittle bones, yet still they stand, Fighting time with a trembling hand. Hope slips further every day, While the world just looks away. Nights stretch long, you're wide awake, While others sleep without the ache. Trapped in silence, pain runs deep, Secrets even shadows keep Pills rise higher, one by one, Till your stomach comes undone. And the wounds you hide inside Bleed where peace once used to hide. I know the cards you’ve been dealt Burn with every blow you’ve felt. You see Death’s scythe as a friend, Longing for this all to end. But I need you here, please hear me through You're the light that warms the moon. You may feel broken, bruised, and heavy, But there's no need for the levee. So let me hold you in this gloom And don’t go too soon.