Alas

I want to help you.
I want to free you.
I want give you rest.
Alas, but I cannot.

I want to hold you.
I want to soothe you.
I want to dry your tears.
Alas, but I cannot.

I want to calm you.
I want to give you
Whatever you may need.
Alas! For I cannot.

Sophia White

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