she’s haunted
by events from her past
events & memories she wishes
did not last
but by this he is not bothered
for him her past holds no fright
he’s the shoulder she can lean on
the arms that enfold her every night
she’s been wounded
by words said, by deeds done
& he’s strong enough to face this,
though he’s the only one
the man who’s always there,
whose jokes bring a smile
the hand to hold that banishes
the darkness for a while
she’s damaged
but that doesn’t frighten him
each secret that he learns
only serves to enlighten him
aids him in dealing with her
on those days when she’s depressed
a blessing that means
her emotions don’t need to be supressed
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