Because I Was There Too

You’re Afraid;
But don’t worry because I am, too.
The road you must walk is hard,
But I’ll be there to help you. I know,
Because I was there, too.

You think no one cares,
But there are those who do.
Your pent up tears and shuddered screams
Are not the only ones. I know,
Because I was there, too.

You think people will hurt you,
But most really won’t.
You lock yourself away,
Afraid to come out. I know,
Because I was there, too.

You hide in your mind,
And struggle to keep up.
You always say the wrong thing,
And hurt as a result. I know,
Because I was there, too.

You hurt other people,
With no idea why.
You struggle to make things right,
But you don’t know how. I know,
Because I was there, too.

I was there before you,
Every step down that road.
But I’ll walk down it with you,
And I’ll guide you along. I know,
Because I was there, too.

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