Always you have tried to

Always you have tried to hide from everyone

Been there, done that is all I can say to you

Cannot you see that life holds no joy?

Darling girl, just let it all out, please

Even though you have close friends

Family is the best remedy for all your problems

Granted, I turned away from you some time ago

High on something, I let myself become blind;

I let you slip from my grasp.

Just give me another chance, I beg of you

Kindness never flees far away from me;

Love for you doesn't either.

Most times I know you believe I hate you

Nevermore to think of your beautiful face

Only a fool would let themselves forget you…

Perhaps I am not as foolish as you'd think?

Quiet as you are, my memory won't let me forget,

Rather it torments me with memories of failing.

Sweet little cousin, you punish yourself for others sins

Taking them upon your broad yet young shoulders

Under all that load you try to hold your head high

Vainly, you keep up appearances as if that helps.

Why must you do this to yourself? I can help!

Xenolith-like is your deception and lies to yourself

Yearning for the moment when you'll relent your thoughts

Zealously, I will find a way to guide you to the light.