When I'm Not There

I’ll never be the one to comfort you

When your world is collapsing—

And when you are feeling lonely,

I won’t be there to hold your hand,

Somebody else will make you right.

You will have to dry your own tears,

And spend your nights alone.

When you need somebody to talk to,

I won’t be there to hear your worries.

But when everything falls apart

I’ll be dreaming about comforting you,

And holding you so tight you’ll know

That I’m never planning on letting go.

When everything falls apart

I’ll be dreaming about being there

To take your hand and see your smile.

Every night I dream of drying your tears,

And to rid you of every monster. 

       DannYetman

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