Shackles

My heart stops the moment I realised that you’re so much bigger than me

Sinking under the weight of all those responsibilities

My, my, my how do you swim?

How can I compare the width of your shoulders to mine, they seem so puny

How can I share my burdens and my fears?

My, my, my how do you sleep?

Though you love me now, I can’t help but think that I’m not worthy

I can’t begin to imagine drying all your tears.

My, my, my, how do you live?

I’m so sorry my dear but I cannot help you lift your wings,

They are held down by things much bigger than I’ll ever be

I’m so sorry I said all those things without knowing why

Sometimes life gives us no choices but I cannot give up mine.