Difficult

Please hold my hand now
For I am finding I am alone
As I walk along this long,
Uneasy path.
Please hold my hand now,
For now, more than ever before,
I need someone,
I need you.
Keep me from tripping on
Any upturned roots in my way.
If I stop and give up,
Pick me up and carry me
Until I can put my feet back
On the ground.
The trees here are many.
The branches arch above me
Blocking all hope of sunlight.
Use the light of your heart
To guide me through the dark.
Whatever you do,
Don't let go of my hand.
I need you so much now.
When this part's over,
You can let go.
But I'd rather you wouldn't.

September 17, 2000

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