I remember how we sat together

You had come from your mother's house and you were sad

You were crying and your body shook violently

I never felt so much pain

I held you

I held you as tightly as I could

I thought you would break, but you didn't

You kept on crying

I pressed my face to yours

And your tears rolled down my face and into my mouth

I could taste them

I still can

You cried until your body became limp

But I supported it

I had to, I wanted to

Your face blackened as your makeup ran down it

You were as beautiful as I had ever seen

So vulnerable, so sad, so strong

You cried until your eyes were dry

And then you slept

I still held you and then I cried a little

I'll never forget that