one day

i will have the courage

to tell you

all of the things

that stay lodged in my throat.

or maybe i will touch you

with fingertips

that already know your skin.

i will kiss you with lips

that understand all of your pain.

maybe one day,

i will take your palm

in my own,

and walk with you

through your darkest days.

(god, i just want to be your light.)