For a friend I love dearly

Erasing words I should've sent-
somehow it's always wrong.

Words are never quite right-
the final end is always that bit closer.

Communication garbled-
you're on the edge of a knife.

I wish you could see your own
beauty and strength.

Your loving heart
and amazing soul.

Your love is a gift-
to know you, a privilege.

I wish I could capture
the pain from your heart-
to give you the light
you gave to me.