Harm

What is it child that hurts this much?
What is it that you try to clutch?
What is it that spoils your calm?
So you would do yourself this harm.

You've sat there damaging yourself,
With chemicals from the shelf,
Your eyes you tried to make blind,
What is it from which you try to hide?

What is it you don’t want to see?
To you I make this heartfelt plea,
Please tell me now so I can share,
And take you from this nightmare.

Oh I want so very much,
To ease this hurt to be your crutch,
But I can't help you now I fear,
Unless you open and let me near.

Please listen to these words I speak,
They are honest are not cheap,
I am here to help you now,
You will not lose me in the crowd.

For I have been where you sit,
I have felt like total shit,
But if you look into my eyes,
You will know you can survive.

For I am you in future years,
So you need not shed those tears,
Because the future holds for you,
So much joy and happiness too.

Liz