Meditation: A Promise

The truth is that I love you
though you don't understand;
I really want to hold you;
but you can't let me touch

because you're weak and weary
because you're broken and so scared

you think that I will hurt you
with my hugs that crush the ribs
you think I'll up and strike you
when I only want to kiss your face;

I promise I won't hurt you, abandon or break you;
I will never leave you,
even if you break my heart;
I do not break my promise;
I never rescind my hand;

I'm begging you to trust me;
I'm hoping for your heart.