I want to build him up when he is falling,

To heal the scars he keeps on hiding.

I try to make him talk to me,

But he just pushes me away

And keeps on hurting.

I want to hold him close when he is crying,

To dry the tears he keeps on shedding.

I try to show him he can trust me,

But he just walks away

And keeps on hurting.

I want to listen when he is venting,

To take in the words he keeps on thinking.

I try to let him open up to me,

But he just looks away

And keeps on hurting.

He doesn't trust me now

And maybe he never will,

But if he reads this I can only pray

He will open up to me someday

And let me be a friend