Powerless

I am powerless in your arms, unable to think, unable to move, not wanting to breath for fear that you will notice my presence or suddenly become annoyed by it. So I watch my footing carefully when I step near you, so as not to disturb you and your quiet thoughts. When I cry I make sure I do it quietly, so I won't wake you from your well deserved sleep. When I have a problem I hold it in and listen, because I know that you need someone to listen to yours. When you need me I am always by your side, to care for you and dress your wounds. I have offered you all of me and yet I sit idly by, waiting for you to give something back, to do anything that will show that you love me in return. Some say the greatest pain in life is to be ignored. Now I know that the greatest pain in life is to love.