unmasked

Give me your pain.
And I will hold it safe for you,
keep it on a shelf for you.
And find a way to make the pieces fit.
Together, we might even make some sense of it.
It cannot hurt me half as much
can't destroy me, when I touch
that secret place that no one knows,
the sorrow you don't dare to show.
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Hand me your tears.
And I will save them in a jar.
Sealed with love, but not too far
from where we dance, and laugh, and play---
I'd never throw those tears away.
They cost too much to waste, you see.
Give those precious tears to me.
And they will glisten in the sun---
and comfort us when day is done.
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Tell me your dreams.
And I will hold them in my heart
and honor them, like works of art.
And weave them into tapestry---
upon the wall, for all to see.
I'll nurture them and help them grow---
wind them up and make them go.
Just place them here, upon the floor.
Then lay back and dream some more.
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Sing me your song.
Let it ring out loud and clear
in tones that only I can hear.
And I'll record each precious line,
a symphony of joy divine.
I'll orchestrate the melody
to match the heart that I can see
And they'll remember you were here.
And play your song in future years.
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Show me your soul.
I'll recognize just who you are---
and write your name across the stars.
And comfort you when we are old.
I'll keep you sheltered from the cold.
To give to me all that I ask
To share yourself, remove your mask---
Will make us One in space and time.
You give me yours, I'll give you mine.

Daniel Jacob