the way...

(for Eila to celebrate her mental health day)

you haven't been sleeping til late.



often climbing into bed with me and holding my hand until you fall asleep.



the way you said, this morning, you felt sick.

and added non visible complaint after non visible complaint to a list to prove it.



The way i knew you were tired



and when i asked you what was really wrong,



while i stroked your hair, still full of chlorine and salt water,



and your eyes filled up



You took the risk

and you told me

about it all



and you opened your sad heart to me



you chose love



and i hope to live up to that choice.