Stay

Longing Reaching out But my arms are locked to my side Yearning Crying out But my voice is silenced by my pride

My wounds need treating My pains need healing But if you see the blood I see you retreating

I need you to see the fullness of me But when you see weakness You flee I need you to hold the fullness of me But when the weight feels heavy You leave

Stay I am the bruises, the tears, the wounds, and the scars Stay I am the broken, the beaten, one more cast down star

I can’t deny the darkness in me I can’t pretend my body doesn’t bleed But I’m more than my flaws More than the falls Stay, stay and I’m sure you’ll see

I’m sure you’ll see

Help me see